Maltese Lace is a very unique kind of lace which is made in the Islands of Malta and Gozo, tiny islands found right in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, just below Sicily. Today I am posting some exquisite images of new and antique Maltese lace for you all to enjoy.
In truth the beauty of Maltese lace is a witness of technical dexterity, manual delicacy and unrivalled skill. And if you’re intrigued by the quality of this unique traditional lace, these pictures will further thrill you. Also known as bobbin lace, referring to the use of wooden or ivory bobbins to compose it, Maltese lace has a long and intriguing history in Malta.
And this is all handmade! Traditionally made from creamy coloured Spanish silk threads, it derives inspiration from Venetian silks.
You can read more about Maltese Lace on these books:
Gozo lace: an introduction to lacemaking in the Maltese Islands
by Consiglia Azzopardi
Gozo Lace – A selection of Bobbin Lace Patterns designed by Dun Guzepp Diacono (1847-1924)
by Consiglia Azzopardi
