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Band with Leaf Motifs
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A scrolling vine with budding vegetation or a tendril motif is a recurring pattern in needle lace. The frequent use of the motif, adapted in lace from different centuries and regions, suggests that it was found in a pattern book. The maker of this piece used thread of different thicknesses to give texture and variety to the design.
| Artist / Maker | Italy, Sardinia |
|---|---|
| Date | 1600s |
| Culture / Origin | Italy, Sardinia |
| Medium | Bleached linen (est.): needle lace, filet/lacis (knotted ground and darned in one and two directions) |
| Dimensions | Overall: 20.2 x 68.8 cm (7 15/16 x 27 1/16 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Lace |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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