decorative lace

Delicate ornamental edging

Decorative lace is lace used for ornamentation rather than function—trimming on garments, tablecloths, curtains, or linens.

The phrase distinguishes ornamental lace from structural elements like lace-up closures: The pillowcases featured decorative lace along the edges.

Wedding dresses, lingerie, and Victorian-style décor commonly incorporate decorative lace.

Related

bridal veil · openwork · doily · Victorian fashion · Edwardian fashion · appliqué · heirloom · delicate · edging · veil · wedding dress · embroidery · handmade · scalloped · filigree · table runner · tablecloth · trim

Opposites
function/purpose

decorative laceinterfacing

Connecting between systems

hem tape · binding · seam allowance · patch · elastic waistband

aesthetic quality

decorative laceburlap

Coarse woven fiber

coarse cloth · homespun · sackcloth

material construction

decorative laceleather

Tanned animal skin

oilcloth · vinyl

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G