Complex knotted lace
1902 illustration of punto a groppo

Punto a groppo (Italian, "knotted lace")[1] is type of lace made without bobbins (weights). It originated in Italy, possibly Milan,[2] in the 16th century and usually incorporated geometric patterns. It is the precursor to bobbin lace.[3] Remaining samples of this lace are rare.[4]

Punto a groppo was typically used for edging. Although related to macramé,[5][6] which is knotted by hand, punto a groppo was likely created with a needle.[4][7]

Punto a groppo was also called gropo, gruppo, gropari,[4] and point noué.[8]

References

  1. ^ Picken, Mary Brooks (2013). A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion, Historic and Modern. Dover Publications. p. 266. ISBN 9780486141602.
  2. ^ Earnshaw, Pat (1999). A Dictionary of Lace. Courier Corporation. p. 75. ISBN 9780486404820.
  3. ^ "Punto a groppo". Encyclopædia Britannica. 2016-11-02. Archived from the original on September 29, 2019. Retrieved 2021-03-24.
  4. ^ a b c Earnshaw, Pat (1999). A Dictionary of Lace. Courier Corporation. p. 74. ISBN 9780486404820.
  5. ^ Clifford, Chandler R. (1913). The Lace Dictionary. Clifford & Lawton. p. 70.
  6. ^ Countess di Brazzà (1893). A Guide to Old and New Lace in Italy, Exhibited at Chicago in 1893. W.B. Conkey Company. p. 11.
  7. ^ Simeon, Margaret (1979). The History of Lace. Stainer and Bell. p. 139. ISBN 9780852494455.
  8. ^ Meyer, Franz Sales (1900). A Handbook of Ornament. ISBN 9781171715481.
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