 A piece of point de France lace produced between 1700 and 1725 | |
| Type | Lace |
|---|---|
| Production method | Needle lace |
| Production process | Craft production |
| Place of origin | France |
| Introduced | 17th century |
Point de France is a type of needle lace developed in the late 17th century.[1][2] It is characterized by rich and symmetrical detail, and a reliance on symbols associated with King Louis XIV of France, such as suns, sunflowers, fleurs-de-lys, and crowns.[3]
- ^ St. Clair 2018, pp. 146–147
- ^ Leader, Jean E. "Lace Types: French Needle Lace". Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ St. Clair 2018, p. 148.