Historical description
school "Fili e Colori" of Olgiate Comasco
"
Rosaline" work was born at the end of the 1800's in Belgium where it became widespread. It is a stitch which drew inspiration from the 18
th century Venetian needle lace -
Venise a' la rose.
Cantù acquired this work and already by the beginning of the 1900's it had a remarkable production. The lacemakers of Cantù are the sole depository of the technical secrets for its execution.
Technical description
The lace is carried out with a very fine thread and characteristic are the relief, small flowers, little leaves, multiple leaves, fine scrolls and the simple background. The result is a light and beautiful lace. The technique is not very difficult, but consists of many fundamental steps which combine to give the lace its unmistakable character.
Information workshop 11th - 12th May
2005
Teacher: Piera Taiana, Cantù Promotional Committee
Language: Italian.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of cloth stitch, deftness in working bobbin lace.
Objective: Learning the technique and the working of a small article.
Materials provided by the organisation: Thread, design and workbook.
Materials to be provided by the pupils:
small scissors, pins, crochet hook nr 0.5, lace pillow and 15 pairs of bobbins wound with cotton thread nr 50.
On request a flat lace pillow at €12.00
