One of the lovely things about this craft is that you never stop learning. Tenerife lace: rosettes unique in the world 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 Asturian lace today.
Spain has a surprising variety of traditions. Each area went its own way.
The tradition there¶
- Origin documented in 18th-century Tenerife.
- Radial technique on circular frame.
- Production concentrated in Vilaflor and southern areas.
What makes it unique¶
- Fine cotton thread.
- Always radial design.
- Combined with bobbin lace in mixed pieces.
Museums and visits¶
- Tenerife Ethnographic Museum: historical pieces.
- Family workshops keep the tradition alive.
Nearby¶
- Asturian lace today: schools, events and masters
- Honiton lace: local history and tradition
- Mechelen lace: local history and tradition
- Advanced dyeing your own thread and variations
Nothing more for today. The folks at Encaixe have courses and materials; whenever you fancy going in-person, they’ll treat you well.