When you think about an antique lace making technique like Crochet, Irish Lace, Battenburg, etc…. it is very important to not only keep the craft going and to pass it on. It is crucial to evolve and update it, including different techniques, threads, colours, volume , shape and sizes as well as purpose and function of the lace.
Irish Crochet has deep roots in using fine hooks and ecru, beige, white and cream threads but a lot has change from its humble beginning. Colours popped in, different thread types and hook sizes changed. Beads have been introduce as well as transforming shapes. The traditional Irish lace is still very popular and strong but modern Irish lace is catching up more and more….
If you want to know more about traditional Irish Crochet lace , find out more here from Larisa Chilton an amazing Irish Crochet teacher and maker. She will be able to help you out, guide you and teach you.
When it comes to Romanian Point Lace its a bit different. The traditional Romanian Point Lace is very stubborn, or at least most Romanian Point Lace makers. From personal experience I have seen that they can’t seem to understand that this lace as beautiful as it is needs not only to breath and extend it needs to be seen and it will not be seen if we do not change our minds on the subject. We as lace makers need to be open minded to introducing colours… and it finally happens a bit, – ( Fabulous to see HURRA!) but most Romanian Point Lace makers still produce the same pattern in the shape design and pattern again and again and placing it in the same spot- the furniture! Well this is not enough anymore!
In the image above you can see how traditional Romanian Point Lace is used. This is a traditional design in colour, shape, size, function. Now you can do way more with this…. Smaller pieces like the image below, can be used as funky place mats.
Now the next step how RPL got its transformation, was when dye was introduced. Like in this image below. Natural dye like here – Turmeric
After natural dye, even though it was not proper! Coloured thread was introduced by the early 2000.
I am trying to introduce into this tight world of Romanian Point Lace a new way of lace making that can maybe open the way for a new generation of lace makers. This new generation might be interested in Romanian Point Lace in a traditional and new way. It is important that we keep ancient craft alive but we need to make it attractive to younger people today. They will not look twice if the lace is a doily… sadly this is the truth and not many can face it.
So this is what I am rooting for… make lace , keep an ancient craft like Romanian Point Lace alive BUT wearable, make it fashionable. And yes, I am aware that might not be every bodies cup of tea, but c’est la vie!
I am introducing colours, 3D , volume, and make it wearable. Put it to a good use and take your lace for a walk.
Not only that the pieces are wearable, they are large, bold and make a statement, so is the idea behind Romanian Point Lace making a statement.
Please let me know how you feel about!
Where do you see the trends going when it comes to Romanian Point Lace?
We all know how time flies and I guess TBT – better known as Throwback Thursday reminds us so well how life goes by…. Years go by, social media changes, family grows, business goes up and down , etc….
Who actually invented #TBT , well this is a big mystery like the Bermudas I guess…
This is what Google said about… TBT
So pinpointing the true first #tbt post is tricky. Looking at Google Trends, though, it seems people started looking up Throwback Thursday more regularly in February 2012, and since then, interest in the hashtag game has increased substantially.May 30, 2013
What are your most memorable TBT?
This TBT , well a trip home… to Germany. Another TBT is dear to my heart like this one….
My Little one wearing a traditional Romanian Outfit…. All these memories stay with us TBT or not TBT….. What do you do with these type of memories…? You cherish them and you keep them in your soul, heart and mind….
Or this my teaching carrier started here in Brisbane, Australia.
If you never heard of My Eternal Symphony, it;s time to check it out! Meet Joy Reid the inspiration for the Flamingo illustration…..
Flamingos symbolise beauty, balance, and grace. Flamingos are also pink, which can be used to symbolise femininity and innocence, among other characteristics.Flamingos also tend to represent confidence. Often flirtatious.
So if you want to know about Style, Fashion, and trends that are hear to last, this is a blog for you to read!
Follow, read, get inspired,and have some fun with fashion!
Today something different. I live in Brisbane and I love it. Tropical, fun, warm, colourful and always with a smile on the lips. That is Brisbane and so are the people. Meet TheBrisbaneGirl … a fashionable, smart, chic fashion blogger, that knows this relaxed city and presents it to the world. Marie Hillard, puts Australian Style on the fashion map….
It was time to swing the brush and illustrate again….. Please check out her Instagram you will not regret it, trust me!
This way, you will discover, true Brisbane style, fashion, and sense of chic relaxation! Go Brissy go!
Since I can remember, Cuba was a place that I dream of, a constant source of inspiration, a place that makes me smile. I have never set foot on this gorgeous island and it;s a dream that I continue to dream….
It made me so happy to hear that Cuba is free… as free as it can get. You wonder why I talk about Cuba on a lace making blog and an art blog…..
Let me tell you why!
Cuba is the inspiration for my next WIP fashion accessory collection ..so stay tuned and hopefully we can show you a little bit of Cuba here in Australia.
The pieces will be bold, colourful and inspired by the white ginger La Mariposa the national flower of Cuba!
And since it;s getting hot here Down Under, it;s time for a Mojito! Recipe here
When it comes to art, I think it;s best if you try a lot of different brands out and make sure your hands are getting used to a lot of different pencils, brushes, colours, etc…. Try, try , try and for an opinion.
I studied art and when you do that you kinda work with so many brands and in this time of learning you form your opinion on art supplies.
Being half German I guess it made it easier and I did not have to trial and arrow my way into the art supplies world! I grew up using Faber-Castell and Stabilo as well as Pelikan , etc…
The other half being Romanian I grew up colouring with colour wheels. In Eastern Europe it;s the way to go, and I can only recommend Koh- I-Noor Brand from CZ.
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