Does anyone know where examples of Pag lace can be purchased? Thanks, Laurie
Dear Laurie, A couple weeks ago, I recommended to crocheters the book "A Living Mystery --- The International Art & History of Crochet", by Annie Louise Potter, published in 1990, ISBN 1-879409-00-3. On pages 140-141, Potter writes about Pag in 7 paragraphs, with a color photo of her kneeling and talking to a crochet worker. Here is some information from the Pag text: "Of particular interest to the history of both lace and crochet is the Adriatic island of Pag. A tiny dot on the map, this rocky and barren land off the coast of Yugoslavia and directly exposed to the cold winds sweeping down from Mt. Velebit, has been a center for the lace art for over 400 years. Indeed, the whole economy of Pag has consistently depended upon the making of fine lace and also crochet for longer than perhaps any other community in the Western World. It is unique. Special. Very old." And: "Truly a 'Crochet Village', Pag depends on its lace-making and crochet for its daily economic needs as well as its annual income....today's distributions have dwindled to the collectors and tourists who frequent the island in season. A traveler walking any lane or avenue in the village will see the men and women of Pag sitting in their doorways making lace and crochet pieces that they proudly display and sell." To view: St. Mary's Church at the center of the town has maintained a complete collection of what its people do best, crochet and lace. (Per Potter) If you Google "Lace in St. Mary's Church, Pag, Croatia", there are several sites that may give more information of interest to you. Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embrodery Resource Center ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
