Fragment of Band with Vegetal Motifs
Unknown Artist
17th century
Medium
Needle lace, filet/lacis (knotted ground and darned in two directions) and cutwork insertion; bleached linen (est.)
Dimensions
31.5 × 55.6 cm
Classification
Lace
Department
Textiles
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Gift of Myrta Leonora Jones
Accession Number
1919.778
About this artwork
Textiles often incorporate multiple needlework techniques within a single piece. The insert in the center of this piece of lace is made using the cutwork technique. In cutwork, portions of the textile ground, such as a linen or cotton cloth, are cut away and threads are removed to create holes. The edges of the hole are then reinforced with embroidery and a pattern of needle lace can be created within the perimeter. Rather than adding to the cloth to create a design, the craftsperson removes thr...