Re: [lace] Re: Lace countries of the world?
Dear Veronika, That sounds like a fantastic idea, but it would certainly be a difficult task! Devon and I have spent many hours discussing just how many lacemakers were active during certain time periods like in the late 19th century revival industries. While it is impossible to compile this information with 100% accuracy (alas, historical data of this kind is lacking, particularly as it pertains to women's history), it would still be very much worth trying to accomplish in my opinion. It would certainly be more feasible to compile information about where lace was made and when, even if there is no census information. Perhaps we could begin by compiling figures from articles and books on specific regions into a Google Document? Best Wishes, Elena - 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/
[lace] Re: Lace countries of the world?
I know there are lacemakers in New Zealand, and they have a Lace Guild there, too. I have met one NZ Lacemaker â last year at the IOLI Convention. I donât know how far back the lacemaking goes, but I would think it is much like here in Australia. This sounds like a very interesting project. Regards from Liz. L. Melbourne., Oz. - 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/
[lace] Re: Lace countries of the world?
Update: Thank you for the reminder that like the US, Canada and Australia also have histories of making lace! Also, I feel I should include South Africa as well, as there is even a monument to a lacemaker that I have seen photos of in SA. Question: does New Zealand have a lace tradition? What about any other African countries with lace traditions? Also, I will add Japan and the Philippines, because although their industries were small and introduced by missionaries, they do have histories of making lace. I have friends in Taiwan who make lace and where there is a lace school in Taipei, but I wonder if there is a long history there or if it's recent? I can ask them. Thank you very much to everyone for your rapid and thoughtful replies! I will reveal the purpose of creating this list in another email, with more questions for you all if you don't mind! Best Wishes, Elena > - 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/
[lace] Re: Lace countries of the world?
Dear Arachnids, It has been pointed out to me that I have left Spain, Germany, Portugal, and Switzerland off of this list, three of which are places where I have personally traveled to study lace! So thank you for helping me with my lapse in memory. This was a preliminary list that I wrote in about ten minutes time, so I knew I must have forgotten some essentials. Best Wishes, Elena - 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/
