Chalice veil, 16th century, Italian, Linen, needle lace (punto in aria), a) H. 22 x W. 22 in. (55.9 x 55.9), Textiles-Laces, Punto in aria—literally, 'stitches in the air'—is one of the earliest styles of needle lace, which is itself developed from cutwork of primarily geometric design. When lacemakers transitioned to using a foundation of threads laid out according to a pattern drawn on parchment, they were able to incorporate more fluid lines and curves into their designs
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Chalice veil, 16th century, Italian, Linen, needle lace, punto, aria, H, 22 x, W, 22, 55.9 x 55.9, Textiles-Laces, Punto, aria—literally, stitches, air'—, earliest styles, itself developed, cutwork, primarily geometric design, lacemakers transitioned, using, foundation, threads laid, out, according, pattern drawn, parchment, able, incorporate, fluid lines, curves, designs
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