Handkerchief

Belgian

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The outstanding quality of this bleached linen handkerchief is evident in both the plain-weave central area and the border made in the Binche bobbin lace technique. The warp and weft threads of the central section were spun remarkably thin, with a low Z twist. The fibers are perfectly aligned parallel to each other, contributing to the exceptional quality of this fabric. A stronger thread, created by plying two highly twisted threads, was used for the lace.

Handkerchief, Plain weave and bobbin lace; warp: undyed linen, Z spun, 42 per cm; weft: undyed linen, Z spun, 26 per cm; lace: undyed linen, 2 Z spun, S plied, Belgian

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Handkerchief, Plain weave and bobbin lace; warp: undyed linen, Z spun, 42 per cm; weft: undyed linen, Z spun, 26 per cm; lace: undyed linen, 2 Z spun, S plied, Belgian
Handkerchief, Plain weave and bobbin lace; warp: undyed linen, Z spun, 42 per cm; weft: undyed linen, Z spun, 26 per cm; lace: undyed linen, 2 Z spun, S plied, Belgian
Handkerchief, Plain weave and bobbin lace; warp: undyed linen, Z spun, 42 per cm; weft: undyed linen, Z spun, 26 per cm; lace: undyed linen, 2 Z spun, S plied, Belgian
Handkerchief, Plain weave and bobbin lace; warp: undyed linen, Z spun, 42 per cm; weft: undyed linen, Z spun, 26 per cm; lace: undyed linen, 2 Z spun, S plied, Belgian
Handkerchief, Plain weave and bobbin lace; warp: undyed linen, Z spun, 42 per cm; weft: undyed linen, Z spun, 26 per cm; lace: undyed linen, 2 Z spun, S plied, Belgian

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