Hi Alice, I was in Finland about 8 years ago. Rauma is a beautiful medieval town ( https://www.visitfinland.com/article/beautiful-rauma/), and there is a small lace museum. I happened to be there when they had an exhibition of Austrian lace. The museum in small, but nice. And also sells some books and other things: https://museot.fi/searchmuseums/?museo_id=21708, https://www.pitsiviikko.fi/en/
There is also a lace guild, but it was closed when I was there. I guess the best is to get in touch with them before visiting. https://www.nyplaajat.net/in-english/the-society-of-lace-makers/ I also got in touch with Eeva Liisa Kortelahti, whose lace I am in love with! A Finnish lady in Arachne told me I could visit Eeva Liisa. So I did. We were travelling by car, so it was easy to reach her. She has a cabin in her garden which is a museum of all her lace. Absolutely amazing. I could buy some of her books from her too. She is very kind, but speaks very little English. I don't know now if she is ok, in good health of whatever. http://www.pitsipirtti.fi/ There was also a little jewellery shop where a very nice man sold hand made jewels with lace motifs... really nice. And good prices. But I cannot remember the name. I imagine it won't be difficult to find out. I hope this info helps. Best wishes!!! -- Antje González, Spain www.vueltaycruz.es - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lacemaker/sets/
