valenciennes

/,vælənsi'en/
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valenciennes

A skilled craftsperson carefully creates a piece of valenciennes lace.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A type of bobbin lace with floral patterns: "Valenciennes" refers to a specific, fine, and durable bobbin lace traditionally characterized by its floral or geometric designs woven on a hexagonal mesh ground.
    • A town in northeastern France long noted for its lace industry: "Valenciennes" is also the name of a historic city in the Nord department of France, famous for its centuries-old tradition of lace-making.
Examples

  • Noun (Lace): The wedding gown was trimmed with exquisite Valenciennes.She collects antique textiles, especially Valenciennes from the 18th century.

  • Noun (Town): The lace museum in Valenciennes attracts many visitors.He was born in Valenciennes, a city with a rich industrial history.

Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used attributively to describe lace or items resembling this specific lace type.
Variants and Related Words
  • Valenciennes lace: The full term often used to specify the textile.
  • Bobbin lace: The general category of lace made using bobbins, which includes Valenciennes.
Synonyms
  • Lace: A general term for a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern.
  • Point: An archaic or specialized term for lace, particularly needle lace (note: Valenciennes is a bobbin lace, not a needle lace).
Related Phrases
  • To be (as) fine as Valenciennes: An idiom praising something for its delicacy and high quality, drawing a direct comparison to the famed lace.
valenciennes

A skilled craftsperson carefully creates a piece of valenciennes lace.

Noun
  1. a type of bobbin lace with floral patterns
  2. a town in northeastern France long noted for its lace industry

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