pillow lace
Noun: A type of delicate, handmade lace created by weaving threads together on a special pillow or cushion. The pattern is formed by winding threads onto small bobbins and then crossing and twisting them around pins placed into the pillow according to the design.
This term refers specifically to the craft technique and the resulting lace fabric. It is used in contexts related to textiles, historical fashion, and traditional handicrafts. - The intricate design of the vintage wedding gown was adorned with beautiful pillow lace. - She learned the traditional art of making pillow lace from her grandmother.
- Historical Context: Pillow lace is often discussed in relation to specific regional traditions, such as Belgian or English lace-making.
- The museum's exhibit featured exquisite examples of 17th-century Flemish pillow lace.
- Bobbin lace: A direct synonym for pillow lace, emphasizing the tool (bobbins) used.
- Pillow lacemaking: The process or craft of creating pillow lace.
- Bobbin lace
- Handmade lace (when specifying the pillow/bobbin technique)
This is a compound noun where "pillow" describes the tool (the cushion) used in the lace-making process, and "lace" is the final product. The technique is distinct from other forms of lace-making, such as needle lace or machine-made lace.
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a handmade lace worked on a pillow with threads wound on bobbins; the pattern is marked out on the pillow by pins
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