Czech lace

The territory of the modern Czech Republic was an important centre of lace-making. The lace textiles made there are called Czech lace or Bohemian lace, after Bohemia, the largest Czech region. It likely came to Bohemia from Italy and became a popular way of earning income, especially for rural population. Most of Bohemian lace was made in the Brussels technique and exported, but local motifs also existed. Lace-making in Bohemia declined after the widespread adoption of lace machines, but in the 20th century, handmade Czechoslovak lace became an innovative medium for artistic expression.

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