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lacemaking — /lays may king/, n. the art, act, or process of making lace. [1825 35; LACE + MAKING] * * * Methods of producing lace. The popularity of handmade laces led to the invention of lacemaking machines in the 19th century (see John Heathcoat). Early… … Universalium
lacemaking — n. art of making lace … English contemporary dictionary
lacemaking — noun the activity of making lace. Derivatives lacemaker noun … English new terms dictionary
lacemaking — /lays may king/, n. the art, act, or process of making lace. [1825 35; LACE + MAKING] … Useful english dictionary
Burano — is an island in the Venetian Lagoon, although like Venice itself it could more correctly be called an archipelago of islands linked by bridges. It lies near Torcello at the northern end of the Lagoon, and is known for its lacework. Burano is… … Wikipedia
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Burano — ▪ Italy northeastern suburb of Venice, northeastern Italy, comprising four islets in the Laguna Veneta (Venice Lagoon). The settlement is thought to have been founded in the 5th century by refugees from nearby Altino, fleeing in the path of … Universalium
Bobbin lace — is a lace textile made by braiding and twisting lengths of thread, which are wound on bobbins to manage them. As the work progresses, the weaving is held in place with pins set in a lace pillow, the placement of the pins usually determined by a… … Wikipedia
Culture of Malta — The culture of Malta is the culture of the Maltese islanders and reflects various societies that have come into contact with the Maltese Islands throughout the centuries, including neighbouring Mediterranean cultures, and the cultures of the… … Wikipedia
bobbin — /bob in/, n. 1. a reel, cylinder, or spool upon which yarn or thread is wound, as used in spinning, machine sewing, lacemaking, etc. 2. Elect. a. a spoollike form around which a coil of insulated wire is wound to provide an inductance. b. the… … Universalium
