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
Rights
Public Domain
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...