"Lace is a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern, made by machine or by hand. Generally, lace is divided into two main categories, needlelace and bobbin lace.: 122 There are other types of lace, such as knitted or crocheted lace. Other laces such as these are considered as a category of their specific craft. Knitted lace, therefore, is an example of knitting. This article considers both needle lace and bobbin lace.
While some experts say[which?] both needle lace and bobbin lace began in Italy in the late 1500s,: 122 : 12 there is some question about the origins." - (en.wikipedia.org 21.10.2021)
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