I have followed, with great interest, an auction on eBay for a beautiful piece of Binche lace which appeared to be a relatively recent piece. The auction ended today, with the handkerchief selling for nearly $500. As someone who has made several Binche handkerchief edgings (although none as stunning as this one...) I must say that while the price paid was high, the wages earned by the lacemaker were still appallingly low. Still, I am encouraged by the fact that the lace we make is becoming more valued! While I suspect that a lacemaker has bought this piece (I was tempted !), it is clear that our own valuation of our work helps drive up the market!!
eBay ID number... 370041543780 Clay -- Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
