Lacis/Filet Lace

Lacis is a lacemaking form where the foundation - and in some cases, the entire decoration - is netting. There were three forms of lacis extant in period: mondano, buratto, and mezza mandolina.

Lace-making and needlework were popular activities all over Europe when this book was published. Federic Vinciolo, the author of this book, was from Venice, but lived in France, and produced laces for the French court. The 1606 book is the 3rd printing of an edition first printed in 1587.

Photos and discussion of Italian lacemaking styles. Volume 1 includes lacis, drawn-thread work, buratto, punto a reticello, and punto in aria; Volume 2 covers bobbin lace from Venice, Genoa, Milan, and Abruzzi.