Drawing, warping, ‘ghipur’, ‘net’, ‘relief’, ‘k-stitch’ executed with cotton thread

Tempera 

One piece

This lace is the result of 1440 hours of work by an expert lacemaker.

23x17 cm

The Burano lace tradition has been present in the Maravacchio family for four generations. It began with great-great-grandmother Elisa, followed by her daughter, great-grandmother Adelina. Then came grandmother Sandra's turn, who in turn is teaching her granddaughter Ludovica Zane, the youngest lace-maker in Burano. Initially, the girls learnt this ancient art in the Burano Lace School, now converted into a museum, while now it is handed down in the family.

Burano lace is one of the most time-consuming craft techniques to make: only a needle and cotton thread are used. With this ancient technique it is possible to make anything on commission: from household linen (tablecloths, sheets, towels) to lingerie, not forgetting wedding and ceremony dresses, accessories and any other desire.

It is also possible to attend personalised courses held by master lacemaker Sandra in the craft workshop in Burano.