Guipure

/ɡɪˈpjʊr/ noun

Definition

A type of ornamental lace made of geometric patterns connected by brides (threads), without a mesh background; a heavy, decorative lace fabric.

Etymology

From French guipure, possibly from Old French guipe (to wrap or cover). The term entered English from French lace-making traditions, referring to a specific technique of creating lace with geometric patterns.

Kelly Says

Guipure lace is fascinating because it's made without a net background—just geometric patterns held together by tiny bridges of thread—which requires incredible precision and is why guipure was always more expensive and prestigious than other laces.

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