Brussels Lace 🔖

Brussels lace is distinguished from other Belgian varieties by its construction and the extreme fineness of its thread.

Traditional Brussels bobbin lace lacks a heavy outlining thread (cordonnet), instead using open stitches at the pattern's edge to connect to the mesh ground. brussels lace

During the 17th and 18th centuries, Brussels lace was at its peak, often featuring a fine, hexagonal mesh ground known as drochel . Key Techniques & Characteristics Brussels lace is distinguished from other Belgian varieties