Author: CAILLARD, F. - A. COSQUIER, R. GUICHAOUA (ET.AL.,
Title: De la Crise de la Sardine à l'âge d'or de la dentelle. [Éditon originale, original edition].
Description: Rennes, Ouest-France, 2003. Original illustrated limp glossy wrappers. 126pp. Numerous black/white and coloured illustrations in text and full-page, table of contents. French language review of the golden age of crochet-lace border work, Irish lace crocheting, production and design in Brittanny, France. Illustrations show numerous examples of traditional and modern designs of this branch of lace-work. The situation in by-gone days is extensively described, revival and modern designs are strongly recommended. Very fine copy.

Keywords: lace crochet borderlace irish lace design tradition modern brittanny france bretagne applied art craft merletti irish lace guipure irlande spitzen kantklossen dentelles culture heritage