Lace-making, a centuries-old art form, is making a comeback thanks to the passion of skilled artisans worldwide. This delicate craft, which involves creating intricate patterns by looping and knotting ...

Lace-making in Africa began in the 16th century when European traders introduced the delicate art form. African artisans soon made it their own, incorporating native patterns and techniques. This ...

Beeralu lace making is practiced as a cottage industry in many areas down South with women crafting beeralu lace of intricate patterns. The craft is said to have originated during the Portuguese rule ...

Lace fragments used to compose scores for LACE, an ongoing project by Zeena Parkins (all photos by the author for Hyperallergic) Delicate and fine, Shetland lace was made popular in the 19th century ...