Borris Lace Collection

A Unique Irish Needlelace

Häftad, Engelska, 2010

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When Marie and Annette visited Borris House in 2006, the lace in the Borris Lace Collection was uncatalogued, unpublished, and almost completely unknown in Ireland. Knowledge of the old techniques and true characteristics of the lace had been lost. Unless the history and techniques were researched and recorded without delay, the technique of Borris lace and the provenance that was currently known could be lost forever.This astonishing book integrates the significant social, cultural and historical significance of Borris lace with the beautiful intricacies and allurement of this fine needlework. Marie’s reworking of these phenomenal traditional designs revealed the use of age-old techniques that are unprecedented in contemporary arts.Marie and Annette hope that their efforts will ensure the long-term survival and appreciation of this remarkable lace.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2010-03-01
Mått210 x 280 x 9 mm
Vikt532 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieMilner Craft Series
Antal sidor128
FörlagSally Milner Publishing Pty Ltd
ISBN9781863514071

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Annette Meldrum is a keen embroiderer and lacemaker who has participated in Guild exhibitions and shows around Australia. She is a keen researcher and collector of old lace, has studied lace techniques in Australia, Italy, Greece, the United Kingdom and Ireland, and has a collection of lace and embroidery from around the world dating back to the sixteenth century. Annette is an experienced teacher who has taught embroidery and needle lace for the Lace Guild, Embroiderers' Guild and various Needlework Shops. She is currently employed as Informatics Faculty Librarian at the University of Wollongong Library.Marie Laurie describes herself as a lifelong embroiderer. Since discovering lace work in 1982 while on holiday in the United Kingdom, she has worked most needlepoint techniques, and is known as an experienced needlewoman, author, judge, speaker, successful national and international exhibitor and recognised tape lace specialist. Marie teaches Youghal, Carrickmacross, Limerick, Irish appliqué, Zele, Branscombe, Hollie point, Halas, Teneriffe, Gyor and Hoveji laces.

Aug 10A comprehensive reference for this rare and unique form of Irish needlelace. Together the two authors have saved this lace-making technique from being lost in both preserving the examples they found in Ireland to unravelling the method of working it. The book is a remarkable collection of written and photographic research and even contains sixteen projects, many inspired by pieces fromthe collection, for you to try at home. There are full instructions, a stitch glossary and an array of clear colour photography. It is an invaluable addition to any needlework enthusiast's library and makes fascinating reading.