alençon

Alençon needle lace: Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO

Craftsmanship of Alençon needle lace-making Alençon needle lace is a beautiful style of Lace that was created only in Northern France. This one-of-a-kind lace was meticulously created entirely by hand. Eventually, textile makers discovered a technique to replicate the appearance of this fine Lace by employing automated machinery. This has resulted in it becoming a […]