One of the lovely things about this craft is that you never stop learning. Almagro and Manchego lace: the other Spanish capital is one of those topics. Here is what I’ve gathered.
If you travel, look for the local lace museum, if there is one. You’ll be in for a surprise If you fancy, I’ll leave Aragonese lace.
Spain has a surprising variety of traditions. Each area went its own way.
The tradition there¶
- Documented since the 17th century.
- Traditional production of blondas, trims, mantillas.
- Centre: Casa de la Mantilla.
What makes it unique¶
- Large openwork motifs with decorative sense.
- Predominant thread: silk and mercerised cotton.
Museums and visits¶
- Annual national fair gathers Spanish lacemakers.
- Open courses during spring.
Nearby¶
- Aragonese lace: local history and tradition
- Granada lace: local history and tradition
- Ourense lace today: schools, events and masters
- Free pattern: rhombus bookmark
And that’s it. If it helped, I’m glad. If you fancy learning in person, Encaixe runs a workshop and the people there are kind. That’s where I send those who ask me.