lacework
Delicate ornamental textile
Lacework is decorative fabric made with intricate patterns of holes and threads, or anything resembling such fabric.
The term emphasizes the delicate, openwork quality: The frost left lacework patterns on the window.
It can describe architecture, metalwork, or natural formations with similar intricacy: a lacework of bare branches against the sky.
Shuttle-based lace making
- bobbinSmall cylindrical thread holder
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
- crochetHooked needle needlework
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
handmade · artisanal · knitting · macramé · needlepoint · stitching · threadwork · textile
Delicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- gossamerFilmy, delicate material
- etherealDelicate beyond earthly measure
- fragileEasily broken or damaged
- sheerAbsolute; also diaphanous
airy · dainty · wispy · translucent · diaphanous · featherlight · gauzy · fine
Remove unwanted edges
- edgingDecorative border material
- collarNeck encirclement
- cuffSleeve or trouser terminus
- doilySmall ornamental mat
tablecloth · veil · mantilla · curtain · parasol · lingerie · hem · appliqué
tatting
Shuttle-based lace making
- bobbinSmall cylindrical thread holder
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
- crochetHooked needle needlework
embroidery · handmade · artisanal · knitting · macramé · needlepoint · stitching · threadwork · textile · chantilly
filigree
Delicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- gossamerFilmy, delicate material
- etherealDelicate beyond earthly measure
- fragileEasily broken or damaged
sheer · airy · dainty · wispy · translucent · diaphanous · featherlight · gauzy · fine · intricate
trim
Remove unwanted edges
doily · tablecloth · veil · mantilla · curtain · parasol · lingerie · hem · appliqué · insertion
interlaced
Woven together crosswise
- knotworkDecorative intertwined patterns
- meshworkInterlaced strand structure
- openworkDecorative pierced craftsmanship
webbed · network · lattice · grid · netting · interwoven · looped · twisted · interlinked · holes
floral
Of or like blooms
- geometricRelating to mathematical shapes
- scrollworkSpiral ornamental design
- scallopedHaving rounded, wavelike edges
rosette · medallion · paisley · botanical · leafy · symmetrical · repeating · motif · arabesque · naturalistic
- Lithuanian craftsamber jewelry, folk costumes, wood carving, wooden crosses, basketry
- arts and craftspottery, collage, woodcarving, origami, weaving
- Spanish Cultureflamenco, paella, Goya, tapas, bullfighting
- decorative craftswreath, garland, tapestry, embroidery, woodwork
- decorative patternschevrons, paisley, crosshatch, chevron, floral
- Delicate Thingsbutterfly wing, spider web, bubble, soap bubble, eggshell