Italian Lace Designs: 243 Classic Examples

by Elisa Ricci

Over 240 sharply detailed photographs from rare and lavish volume depict exquisite lace designs from 16th through 18th centuries. Stunning array of needle-made and bobbin laces—reticello, lacis, Venetian point, much more—all identified as to type and date. Copyright-free inspiration for contemporary artists and designers; invaluable reference for lace collectors.

96 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1993