Fragment of a Band with Geometric Motif, 17th-18th century. Spain, 17th-18th century. Needle lace, filet/lacis (knotted ground and darned in two directions); bleached linen (est.); overall: x cm (2 3/16 x 6 1/4 in.). The thick and graphic darning, or area of woven pattern, depicts triangular and circular geometric motifs. In addition to the knotting of the thread (filet/lacis technique), the lace maker used thicker thread to create the bold and heavy pattern.

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Size: 3167px × 1480px
Photo credit: © CMA/BOT / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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