Lace

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/lace

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary lace categories?Needle lace (stitched motifs) and bobbin lace (twisted and braided threads)
2. What is the key european centers?Venice, Genoa, Flanders (Bruges, Brussels), Alençon, Chantilly
3. What is lace and how is it made?Lace is a fabric that has open, decorative patterns. It is made by hand using a needle and thread or by twisting threads on bobbins around pins.
4. Why was lace so special in the past?Lace was very expensive because it took a lot of time and skill to make. Owning lace showed that someone was wealthy and had good taste.

Cutwork: Embroidery technique where fabric is cut away and the edges are worked to prevent fraying.
Ground: The net-like background structure upon which motifs are applied in some types of lace.
Artisanal: Relating to or made by a craftsperson, emphasizing skill and traditional methods.