brussels lace
A skilled artisan carefully examines a piece of brussels lace on a wooden table.
Noun: A type of fine, delicate lace characterized by having a raised or appliqué design. The design elements are often made separately and then stitched onto a net background, creating a distinct, textured, three-dimensional effect.
This term is used specifically to refer to this distinctive style of lace, which historically originates from Brussels, Belgium. It is a technical term in textiles, fashion, and historical costume. * The wedding gown was exquisitely detailed with antique Brussels lace. * Collectors value 19th-century Brussels lace for its intricate craftsmanship. * The difference between Brussels lace and other types is its characteristic raised motifs.
- As a material descriptor: It is often used attributively (like an adjective) to describe other items made from this lace.
- She wore a Brussels lace collar.
- The Brussels lace veil has been in the family for generations.
- Point de Gaze: A specific, very fine type of needlepoint lace made in Brussels.
- Duchesse lace: Another type of Belgian lace, often a bobbin lace, which can be similar in prestige and complexity.
- Appliqué lace: A broader category of lace where motifs are applied to a ground, which includes the technique used in Brussels lace.
- Needlepoint lace (specifically for types like Point de Gaze)
- Belgian lace (a broader category that includes Brussels lace)
- To be trimmed with Brussels lace: A common phrase describing clothing or fabric adorned with this lace.
- The christening gown was trimmed with Brussels lace.
The term specifically denotes both the geographic origin (Brussels) and the technical characteristic (raised/appliqué design). It is not a general term for any lace from Belgium.
A skilled artisan carefully examines a piece of brussels lace on a wooden table.
- fine lace with a raised or applique design