Today I read that on 16 November, the UNESCO has declared the needle lace Alençon as representative of the intangible heritage of humanity. Just the lace of which we have reconstructed the history in previous posts, that combination.
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| Photo taken from http://www.orne-hebdo.fr/2010/11/16/le-point-dalencon-au-patrimoine-mondial-de-lunesco/ |
This is the press release (in French) that explains the cultural differences, history, and the selection process that led to the selection of this lace.
As we have said, the needle lace Alençon has the unique designs of eighteenth century origin, which are still played today in the Centre for the Conservation of lace with attached Museum. Today in this town just six (!!!) lace work, they have learned this art with a long apprenticeship of seven years and this year started the learning two young men, for the first time there is a boy . I have not found reports of individuals who teach this art, no schools or workshops. It seems that the only way to learn is to follow the career path. To get an idea
del'esecuzione here is a nice video (in French, but very understandable). As you can see, the lace is run without the support of a pillow, in contrast to the Venice. You work from the bottom, with the needle that moves away from the lace. The uniqueness of this lace is the network of the fund, which is performed first, with a very thin thread.
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| Image Site: http://www.plusbellematerre.com/article-2862-la-dentelle-d-alencon-au-patrimoine-mondial-de-l- unesco.html |
recognition should enable UNESCO to expand business the museum and learning center, so it is well known and appreciated and we hope that also provide the opportunity to take courses and the publication of books, for the moment there is only one book "technical" topic: "The Dentelle à l'aiguille "Brigitte Delesque Depalle.
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