The 'Jewel of Thread' Inherited Since the 16th Century: The Long-Awaited Collector's Edition of 'Antique Lace' Featuring Over 200 Precious Items is Finally Published!

Kawade Shobo Shinsha Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director: Yu Onodera) will release 'Antique Lace: New Edition - Beautiful and Delicate Handwork from the 16th to 20th Centuries' by Keiko Ichikawa (Suggested Retail Price: 3,300 yen) on March 26, 2026.

Throughout its 500-year history, various types of lace have been cultivated across different eras and regions.

This book introduces over 200 antique laces selected based on their beauty and rarity. It features laces from numerous countries, including Italy, France, the United Kingdom, Belgium, and Ireland.

You can enjoy the variety of lace designs, including floral patterns like roses, marguerites, and violets, as well as depictions of people and animals, regular geometric patterns, and archaic motifs holding mysteries. It can also be enjoyed as a source of inspiration for handmade crafts and fashion.

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