Metal lace

Early bobbin lace in gold and silver thread, c. 1570.
Parchment With Unfinished Needle Lace (England), 17th century (CH 18637569)
Length of Lace LACMA M.67.50.25 (1 of 2)

Metal lace describes a type of lace made from metal or metallic threads, such as gold, silver, or copper. The designs can be worked on a textile ground, or the lace can completely be made from metallic threads. It is mainly used as an embellishment for military uniforms, fashionable, ceremonial and theatrical dress, and ecclesiastical textiles.[1]

  1. ^ Venable, Shannon L. (2011). Gold: a cultural encyclopedia. Santa Barbara, Calif.: ABC-CLIO. pp. 195–196. ISBN 9780313384301.