Covering over 100 types of lace from all over the world, this reference book contains information on construction methods, developments over the centuries, and notes on hand- and machine-made copies. Each entry is accompanied by one or more photographs.

Traditional and modern terms, which describe the wealth of techniques and equipment, are covered in over 2000 entries and 800 detailed line drawings.

Handy reference of more than 400 lace-related terms (Florentine knots, lappets, spangles, reticella, honiton, Tuscan filet, etc.) plus discussions of the origin, nomenclature, dating, and development of more controversial lace forms. Over 250 illustrations depict such lovely creations as Queen Victoria's wedding veil and the bridal tulle worn by Diana, Princess of Wales.

Thousands of terms associated with apparel worn in the principal countries of Europe appear in this extensive and convenient reference. Alphabetically arranged, the profusely illustrated volume features over 1,300 detailed line drawings.

With the proliferation of new tatting books and enormous growth in the ranks of tatting practitioners, expert Judith Connors supplies this timely compendium of the craft's rich terminology, history, and techniques.