The lace of today is the result of efforts made in previous centuries. During the Miocene period, Pierolapithecus (an extinct species of primate), wove the first stitch to make his nest. This was ...
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This sample of handmade torchon ...
Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. This sample of handmade torchon bobbin lace has motifs with Spanish fans, diamond shapes, roseground, and trails. It ...