{"product_id":"untitled-towel-end-needle-lace-unknown-artist","title":"Untitled (Towel End, Needle Lace) - Unknown Artist","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed reproduction of a 17th-century needle lace towel border, featuring stylised floral motifs and a scalloped edge in muted historical tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece represents a fine example of seventeenth-century needle lace, specifically designed as a decorative border for a towel or similar household linen. The construction employs a technique where a structural framework of corded thread defines the primary motifs, which are then filled with various mesh patterns. The design features a symmetrical, stylised floral or arboreal motif that repeats across the width of the fabric, terminating in a scalloped edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour palette is achieved through the use of dyed threads, a practice that adds visual weight to the otherwise ethereal nature of the lace. Deep blues, muted ochres, and soft salmon tones fill the negative spaces between the cream-coloured corded outlines. The contrast between the dense, solid lines of the lace structure and the open, airy mesh creates a sense of depth despite the inherent flatness of the textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorically, such items were produced in regions known for lace-making, such as Italy or Flanders, where the craft reached a high degree of technical sophistication during the Baroque period. These borders were often applied to household linens as a sign of status and domestic refinement. The preservation of such a delicate object allows for an examination of the material culture of the era, showing the attention to detail applied even to functional household items. The scalloped edge, finished with a picot-like trim, demonstrates the precision required by the lace-maker to ensure both durability and aesthetic appeal. This print captures the texture of the original threads, providing a clear view of the construction methods and the colour distribution within the lace design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/textile-pattern-cover-for-landscapes-album-zhai-dakun\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eTextile Pattern (Cover for Landscapes Album) by Zhai Dakun\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/acanthus-embroidered-panel-william-morris\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAcanthus Embroidered Panel by William Morris\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/unknown-artist\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUnknown Artist prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown Artist","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59461970428239,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59461979603279,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59461979636047,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59461979668815,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59461979701583,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59461979734351,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59461979767119,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59461979799887,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59461979832655,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59461979865423,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59461979898191,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59461979930959,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Untitled-Towel-End-Needle-Lace-_Poster_CompositorV1_1792113075018.jpg?v=1794357599","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/untitled-towel-end-needle-lace-unknown-artist","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}