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  2. Irish lace - Wikipedia

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    Irish crochet lace was developed in mid-nineteenth century Ireland as a method of imitating expensive Venetian point laces. [10] It was initially taught in convents throughout the country and used as part of Famine Relief Schemes. Charity groups sought to revive the economy by teaching crochet lace technique at no charge to anyone willing to ...

  3. Mountmellick embroidery - Wikipedia

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    The work features a characteristic knitted fringe. Other forms of lace, such as crochet or bobbin lace are not authentic trims for Mountmellick work. [4] The embroidery was usually employed on items of household use such as doilies, nightdress cases, brush and comb bags, bedspreads/coverlets, and tablecloths. Though the work was white and hence ...

  4. Crochet - Wikipedia

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    Detail of a Portuguese crocheted tablecloth, about 1970. Crochet (English: / k r oʊ ˈ ʃ eɪ /; [1] French: [2]) is a process of creating textiles by using a crochet hook to interlock loops of yarn, thread, or strands of other materials. [3] The name is derived from the French term crochet, which means 'hook'. [4]

  5. Motif (textile arts) - Wikipedia

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    In knitting and crochet, motifs are made one at a time and joined together to create larger works such as afghan blankets or shawls. An example of a motif is the granny square. Motifs may be varied or rotated for contrast and variety, or to create new shapes, as with quilt blocks in quilts and quilting. Contrast with motif-less crazy quilting.

  6. Crocheted lace - Wikipedia

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    19th century Irish crochet. Crochet lace is an application of the art of crochet. Generally it uses finer threads and more decorative styles of stitching, often with flowing lines or scalloped edges to give interest. Variation of the size of the holes also gives a piece a "lacy" look. Originally crocheted lace was not regarded as true lace.

  7. Feliciano Centurión - Wikipedia

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    Centurión was known for creating work using soft fabrics that he often embroidered and painted, including blankets, handkerchiefs, aprons, pillowcases and tablecloths. His design motifs included diaristic texts and images of flora and fauna. His sensibility has been described as a "decorative, kitschy, feminized and decidedly queer aesthetic." [2]

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