Lefkara Lace Embroidery. Historical development. Designs. Techniques.
Hadjiyiasemi, Androula
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Sewn as issued, pictorial wrappers. Very fine. Nicosia, Charalambos I. Philipides & Son Ltd., 1987. 4to. 29 x 21 cms. [iv] + 208 pp. Richly illustrated with photographs, partly in colour, and including many illustrations of stitching and other technical details. Main sections are on "The earliest lefkaritika embroideries", "Stitches used in lefkaritiko embroidery", "Structural elements of lefkaritiko embroidery", and "Modern lefkaritiko embroidery and designs" (including a chapter about laundering and repair). - - - Lefkaritika or Lefkara Lace dates back to at least the fourteenth century and is a handmade lace from Pano Lefkara, Cyprus. Notable characteristics are the hemstitch, satin stitch fillings, needlepoint edgings, white, brown, ecru colours and geometric intricate patterns. In 2009, this traditional craft of lace-making was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage. Seller Inventory # 304082
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Title: Lefkara Lace Embroidery. Historical ...
Binding: Soft cover
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