Traditional Brussels bobbin lace lacks a heavy outlining thread (cordonnet), instead using open stitches at the pattern's edge to connect to the mesh ground.
Due to trade prohibitions in England and France, Brussels lace was often smuggled and sold under the pseudonym "Point d'Angleterre" to bypass import bans. brussels lace
Production began in the 15th century and gained international fame by the 16th century. It was highly coveted by European royalty, including Queen Anne and Louis XV. Traditional Brussels bobbin lace lacks a heavy outlining
Brussels lace is distinguished from other Belgian varieties by its construction and the extreme fineness of its thread. brussels lace