Lace

It is believed that lace may have originated in either Italy or Flanders (Belgium) in the late 15th c. This design is from a pattern book by the Italian Bartolomeo Danieli in the 1600’s. In England lace was used to enhance the beauty of collars and cuffs as well as home décor. Stories by 17th c. English travellers tell us that garments and household objects in Dutch houses were generously decorated with lace. An unusual Dutch custom was to tie lace around the door knocker to announce the birth of a baby.

Fixing Points: the single small hole in the tile
Dimensions: 9.8cm x 9.8cm