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Lace Scarf
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This strip of lace is unusual for being worked entirely in abacá fiber, a material more commonly associated with cordage, woven textiles, and ceremonial cloth. Abacá’s natural stiffness and high tensile strength make it a challenging medium for techniques that require tight looping or knotting, such as lace making. This object reflects a hybrid craft tradition in which imported techniques were executed using local fibers.
| Artist / Maker | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1910–23 |
| Culture / Origin | Philippines |
| Medium | abacá fiber(?); knitted |
| Dimensions | Overall: 121.9 x 14 cm (48 x 5 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Textiles |
| Type | Knitting |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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