New bursary lifts the veil on Ireland’s rich history with lace Carrickmacross lace maker Theresa Kelly. Photo: David Conachy. The Carrickmacross lace technique was used in Kate Middleton’s wedding ...

“The success of Maltese lace-makers lies in their unity. It is now time to move forward, and take lace-making to another level – from a part-time hobby to an enterprise.” Parliamentary Secretary for ...

Lace-making is something that unites the countries of Europe says the woman behind an exhibition on the craft now on in Lefkara. ALIX NORMAN finds out more If you were to hold a Ferrari show, you’d do ...

Sienna said: "It's nice to have something relaxing to do after a long day at school." The next generation of lace-makers are being encouraged to take up the craft to keep the skill alive. The Aragon ...

A new exhibition has been launched at Armagh County Museum to showcase the history of lace making in Ulster. Displaying antique and contemporary pieces, the Lace and Legacy exhibition explores ...

One of Nottinghamshire's most distinctive crafts is at risk of dying out if new people are not trained, enthusiasts say. Bobbin lace-making is a centuries-old hand technique that evolved into machine ...

On a Friday night, members of the Brooklyn Lace Guild gather at the Old Stone House in Park Slope, rhythmically knocking together 3D-printed and traditional wooden bobbins. The crafters’ hands move ...

MARYBOROUGH’S Luise Putzmann’s passion for lace-making has seen her take out the novice award at the Ekka. The 26-year-old said she was inspired by foreign lace-makers during an Italian holiday and ...

Some 60 per cent of Gozitan women know how to produce traditional lace but most of them no longer do it because they think they would have to declare their income or register as part-time workers with ...

Though lace-like fabrics have been found in ancient Egyptian burial grounds, lace first appeared in a developed form in Italy and Flanders in the early 16th century.