Mechlin lace

18th century
detail of the ground
19th century, exclusive quality sample

Mechlin lace or Point de Malines is an old bobbin lace,[1] one of the best known Flemish laces, originally produced in Mechelen.[2] Worn primarily during summer, [3] it is fine, transparent, and looks best when worn over another color.[3] Used for women's clothing, it was popular until the first decade of the 20th century.[4] It was made in Mechelen, Antwerp, Lier and Turnhout. It was used for coiffures de nuit (evening hair-styling), garnitures de corset (corset trims), ruffles and cravats.

  1. ^ Levey, Santina M. (1983). Lace : a history. Victoria and Albert Museum. [London]. ISBN 0-901286-15-X. OCLC 10437512.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ^ Sharp, Mary (March 2007). Point and Pillow Lace. Herron Press. pp. 147–148. ISBN 978-1-4067-4562-7. Retrieved 2008-05-10.
  3. ^ a b Palliser, Bury (November 1984). History of Lace. Dover Publications. pp. 111–114. ISBN 0-486-24742-2. Retrieved 2008-05-10. Mechlin lace.
  4. ^ "Mechlin." The Oxford English Dictionary. 2nd ed. 1989.