Thank you Carolina. I agree about crafts being made using cheaper threads,
those that could be produced in their region. I don't think linen could be
grown in Spain or Tenerife, I doubt if the climatic conditions would be
suitable. I have read that in England thread spun from nettle fibres was
used to make lace, but I have never seen any.
Happy lacemakin
Alex
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From: "Carolina de la Guardia" <[email protected]>
To: "Alex Stillwell" <[email protected]>; "Arachne to post"
<[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 10:53 AM
Subject: Re: [lace] Aloe thread
Hi Alex and all,
In 17nth. and 18nth. centuries, used to work here in Catalonia (Spain)
metallic laces, gold and silver threads to decorate ecclesiastical
articles and the Madonna's dresses. These laces were exported all over
Europe.
But the historic texts also say that the poorest parishes worked the same
lace techniques using less costly threads, pita.
Kind regards
Carolina. Barcelona.Spain
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Carolina de la Guardia
http://www.carolgallego.com
Hinojosa Lace
Thanks, David! That was very interesting. Has anyone ever heard of
Aloe fiber use before? That is what they were using for the
Vicki in unseasonably balmy Maryland
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