Early Antique Milanese Tape Lace Panel Handmade Collectable Italian Antique Lace: C18th Century, Milan, Italy antique block print From Scandinavia

From Scandinavia

One patch in one corner

Diameter bottom: 27cm

The cover has a silk embroidered decorative edge

Early Antique Milanese Tape Lace Panel Handmade Collectable Italian Antique Lace: C18th Century, Milan, Italy antique block print From ScandinaviaAn excellent example of Milanese lace, dating from the 18th century. Bold, sinuous and free flowing the hand woven linen tape forming the structured, looping lines with a floral and geometric framework The empty spaces between the tapes are filled by hand using various needle lace stitches, including wheels (the circular hubs), bars, and delicate brides. The piece showcases a beautifully dense, scalloped edge with a prominent symmetrical floral