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One of Nottinghamshire's most distinctive crafts is at risk of dying out if new people are not trained, enthusiasts say. Bobbin lace-making is a centuries-old hand technique that evolved into machine ...

Watching Anna Tsyganok weave lace in the traditional way looks complex, to say the least. Just as it was done during the 16th century, Anna braids and twists lengths of thread using a set of bobbins.

Her hands move deftly, putting a machine to shame, when she braids the threads around pins in a particular pattern. It’s rhythmic and nimble, but accurate at the same time. Being an expert in bobbin ...

Bobbin lacemaking is seeing a revival after it sparked interest on social media A centuries-old craft at risk of dying out is finding new life in London, with a new generation of lacemakers crediting ...

Traveling across the Philippines can be a gateway to discovering the country’s vast pool of talents in creating crafts and heritage arts. From the intricate weaves of the Ifugao to the colorful inaul ...

The lace of today is the result of efforts made in previous centuries. During the Miocene period, Pierolapithecus (an extinct species of primate), wove the first stitch to make his nest. This was ...

A centuries-old craft at risk of dying out is finding new life in London, with a new generation of lacemakers crediting social media for helping revive interest in the traditional skill. Bobbin ...