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I have, for some time,
been eyeing off the Portrait of Maria di Medici by Alessandro Allori
(1555-1557). I was lucky enough to obtain a detailed copy of this
portrait (thanks Oonagh) giving much clearer details of the partlet.
I have been wanting to make a really OTT partlet for some time.
Below is a closer detail of the very simple lace itself
For the
ongoing diary of the partlet CLICK HERE
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This triangular shape is very
reminiscent of bobbin laces found in
Le Pompe,
but of a much
simpler pattern. (Le Pompe is one of the few contempory
pattern books (1559) that is soley for bobbin
lace.) A good place to start (I am already eyeing
off some of the more intricate ones... where to
find the time?!)
I first practiced on
some existing white cotton DMC thread I had in my
stash. Having made a few metres, I thought this
would make a good gift or exchange for other
skills.... (see below L).
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I then began on the first of the lace, for the
partlet (R). My dear hubby managed to find me some
gold coloured thread. I think next time, I will try
a thinner one, though this seems a little chunky,
it appears that it will stand up well and should
hold some pearl 'spangles' well. (below R)
The middle
picture is of the white lace in progress. 4 pairs of
bobbins were used.   
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Bobbin lace
is a plaited lace. Cotton was chosen due to the more easy
availability and cost.
According to
Le Pompe:
Patterns for Venetian Bobbin Lace, bobbin lace was most
commonly made from silk, metal threads. Linen was more
commonly used for undergarments, as well as household
linens.
It appears that bobbin lace originated in Italy and was
introduced to Zurich in 1536. There is a reference to it
being in Italy some 25 years before that. (Le Pompe quoting Nuw Modelbuch
).
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For the
ongoing diary of the partlet CLICK HERE
Bibliography
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