Border

Art Historical Context

Step into the opulent world of 17th-century France with *Border*, a stunning example of Point de France needle lace from the late 1600s. This exquisite textile strip, measuring an impressive 108 inches long 5¾ inches wide, was crafted by an unknown artist whose skilled hands wove delicate floral motifs—a hallmark of the era's decorative elegance. Likely used to adorn garments, altar cloths, or furnishings for the elite, its slender form evokes the grandeur of Versailles and the court of Louis XIV. Point de France, named for its royal patronage, represented the pinnacle of French lace-making d...