In the book, "The Art of Shetland Lace" by Sarah Don, the author
describes the history of Shetland lace. She believes that it developed
quite a while after the development of "Fair Isle" knitting. She says
that by the eleventh century, Spain was recognized as the center of
knitted lace, and influenced the development in other countries, but she
believes that the art actually developed much earlier, perhaps in India
or Greece.
Clay
Clay Blackwell
Lynchburg, VA USA
On 2/9/2011 8:59 AM, David C COLLYER wrote:
Nathalie,
Also I am on the lookout for information on the history of lace
knitting. I think (though not sure!) that lace knitting started as a
way to copy "real" lace by ladies who could not make "proper" lace. Is
that correct? Does anyone know where I could find more info?
I'd be looking towards the Shetland Islands for a start.
David in Ballarat
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