Abacá lace sampler

c. 1910–23 Overall: 121.9 x 14 cm (48 x 5 1/2 in.) Source image
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This strip of lace is unusual for being worked entirely in abacá fiber, a material more commonly associated with cordage, woven textiles, and ceremonial cloth. Abacá’s natural stiffness and high tensile strength make it a challenging medium for techniques that require tight lo...

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