d 60). A desire for more pronounced effects of decoration in the borders of such clothes also arose. Point coupe (cut work) was accordingly adopted, resulting in the production of patterns with cut-out and open details, many filled in with small devices of needlework, which gave value to the more… … 59- — -^oiaer of embroider^^with de- vices of double-headed eagle, crown, VOgue ; and, later embroidery on net. At this period it was the fashion for all ladies to apply themselves to embroidering. Catherine de Medicis was renowned for her skill in it. Brantom.e tells us that she would gather round…
Lace and lace making · Embroidery
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