Historical information

Carrickmacross lace making is a distinctive style of lace making unique to Carrickmacross that is rooted in its history and cultural heritage.
In Carrickmacross lace the design is appliquéd on organdie to a ground net using close sewing stitches on a thin thread. Unwanted organdie is cut away leaving an elegant design. The work is further embellished with a variety of decorative filling stitches, guipure, pops and the very distinctive loop edge.

Physical description

Machine-made Carrickmacross lace, probably made in Belgium. The design is of roses. Double frill around entire cap.