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The 21st Century – Lace Recoded
An article is currently being written here on the transformation of the textile medium at the intersection of analogue craftsmanship, digital code and artificial intelligence.
2026
August
Bobbin and Needle lace in the context of European fashion history
For five centuries, lace has been far more than just a decorative detail. It is a textile status symbol that reflects social hierarchies, political influence and the evolution of European fashion from the 16th to the 21st century. The series ‘Lace in Context’ tells the story of bobbin and needle lace.
1) The 16th Century: The Renaissance, the Reformation and the Visible Self ...read more
2) The 17th Century: When Lace Became a Political Issue ... read more
3) The 18th Century: The Age of Specialisation and Ethereal Luxury ...read more
4) The 19th Century: Fault Lines, Transformations and the Mechanisation of Lace ...read more
5) The 20th century: The struggle for survival of a textile status symbol ...read more
6) The 21st century: Part 1 - Lace Reimagined ...read more
7) The 21st century: Part 2 - Lace Recoded ...Work in progress
2026
July
The Language of Luxury: A Cultural History of Bobbin and Needle Lace
Since the Renaissance, textile lace has emerged as the ‘language of luxury’, becoming a status symbol of wealth and social standing. The intricate techniques of needle lace and bobbin lace evolved from the practice of protecting the edges of linen fabrics. To this day, this Western cultural heritage reflects the aesthetic spirit and technological evolution of European fashion history.
1) What is ‘lace’? – The birth of a textile work of art
2) Needle lace
3) Bobbin lace ....read more
