Genoese lace

Genoese lace is bobbin lace from Genoa. It is a guipure style of lace.

16th or 17th century Genoese lace
Genoese Bobbin lace, 1600-1625, Italian. V&A collection

Bobbin lacemaking in Italy dates back to the 16th century when the main centres were Genoa and Milan, although Venice also made bobbin lace.

The Genoese laces were characterized by wheatears, small tightly woven leaf-shaped tallies which formed part of the usually geometric design.[1]

Maltese lace was derived from Genoese lace.[2]

References

  1. Leader, Jean E. "Bobbin Lace: Genoese, Milanese, Cantú". Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  2. "Maltese Crafts". VassaloMalta. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
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