The finest laces were made in Italy, France and Belgium. Various qualities of lace were also produced in several parts of Europe, China, India, the Philippines, and South and Central America. Laces were typically made from flax, silk, metal wrapped silk and some cotton and wool. The majority of this type of lace is made by machine today. It commonly used as trimming for wedding gowns.
Chantilly lace is a form of bobbin lace.
It was originally made in the town of Chantilly, France. It was very popular during the 17 th century. It is characterized by fine a net ground and delicate flowers, scrolls and branches. The pattern is commonly outlined with heavy silk thread. Battenberg lace , also known as Renaissance lace, and is created by using loops of woven tape secured together by yarn brides to form patterns.