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Laces are ornamental openwork fabric formed by the looping, interlacing, braiding, or twisting of threads, originally primarily of linen. Almost all high-quality artistic lace is made by one of two techniques: needle lace involves a difficult technique that originated in Italy; bobbin lace is a more widespread craft that originated in Flanders. Laces are often named for their location of origination. For example, Valenciennes is a fine, diamond-meshed lace much used for trimmings and ruffles. Duchesse has exquisite patterns with much raised work. Maltese lace is coarse and heavy, usually made of silk. Chantilly lace is a delicate mesh with ornate patterns, originally made of the yellowish undyed silk called blonde, later often dyed black.
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