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Fragment of Milanese bobbin lace, dating from the 17th century Milano, bobina di pizzo per balza da camice, in punto di milano, 1650-1700 ca. 02. Milanese bobbin lace is a textile used as a fashion accessory or a decorative trim, first becoming popular in the 17th and 18th centuries in Milan.
The book Renaissance Patterns for Lace, Embroidery and Needlepoint, an unabridged facsimile of the Singuliers et nouveaux pourtraicts of 1587 by Federico de Vinciolo contains approximately 50 beautiful and well designed patterns which are suitable for filet lace-embroidery on knotted net using the linen stitch.
It compared the style and types of the symbols to identify possible correlations with the traditional historical periodization, from Prehistory to the Middle Ages. [ 4 ] According to Anati 's research results, Val Camonica is divided into Proto-Camunian, Camunian I, II, III, IV and Post-Camunian ( Roman , Medieval ages and recent) periods.
Bargello is a type of needlepoint embroidery consisting of upright flat stitches laid in a mathematical pattern to create motifs. The name originates from a series of chairs found in the Bargello palace in Florence, which have a "flame stitch" pattern. Traditionally, Bargello was stitched in wool on canvas. Embroidery done this way is ...
Polyphasic sleep is the term used to describe any sleep pattern that includes three or more periods of shuteye in a 24-hour period instead of the more traditional large snooze at night.
Dish with a Peacock Feather Pattern, c. 1470-1500. J. Paul Getty Museum Deruta maiolica plate, 17th-century, Arezzo museum. Deruta, a medieval hilltown in Umbria, Italy, is mainly known as a major centre for the production of maiolica (painted tin-glazed earthenware) in the Renaissance and later.
Fuel guests to dance and mingle with these party-pleasing New Year's Eve appetizers that range from cheesy dip and finger foods to crostinis and hors d'oeuvres.
Alfa Anderson, a vocalist known for her work with the iconic 1970s disco band Chic, has died. She was 78. Niles Rodgers, founder of Chic, shared the news in an Instagram post on Dec. 17. “RIP ...