Homeland of elegant and luxurious lace is Venice, the island of Burano. This small picturesque village, which is not so easy to reach, for a long time kept the secrets of weaving this miracle. The history of the Venetian lace dates back to the late 15th and early 16th centuries. The truth then it looked like a strip with denticles and simple ornament. Such lace served as an ornament of collars, cuffs and aprons. Over time, the design became more complex, and the fabric acted as the basis for a full-fledged outfit.
In Venice, there are many legends about the origin of lace, but according to one version, the inspiration was the outlandish seaweed called "lace mermaid", which one sailor gave to his lover. This girl, so as not to be bored, began to weave, taking as an example this unusual gift.
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Technique of weaving Venetian lace
One side of the guipure has a rough structure due to the nodules, the other is more smooth. The craftsmen wove Venetian lace without any foundation, and the main contour was created with a needle and a thick thread twisted into several folds. For the production of a complex ornament, a pattern was first applied to the parchment, along which a thick thread was then drawn. After this lace makers proceeded to make the pattern itself, filling the middle. In order for the ornament to turn out to be three-dimensional, the masters used horsehair, which was carefully trimmed with threads. A similar method of weaving Italians called "stitch in the air."
Venetian relief lace to this day is valued in weight of gold. However, despite the expensive cost, many designers decorate their creations to them. Clothing made of Venetian lace looks very gentle and luxurious. For example, the famous brand Dolce & Gabbana in one of the last collections presented models with the application of this exquisite guipure. In this outfit, every woman can feel the real Italian luxury.
Today, each skilled worker can weave a summer dress with a hook in a technique reminiscent of Venetian lace. This invention was invented by Mademoiselle Riego de Blancardier. In the future, this lace became known as the Irish .
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