I think there might be no other store like this in the world.
Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles in Berkeley, California
is a museum, boutique and school.
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| These books are on the subject of lace. |
If it begins or ends with lace, you can find it here.
Get lost in a world of ribbon.
Or maybe you're looking for a top hat?
Perhaps a crinoline or corset?
You can purchase one or learn how to make one.
From scratch.
You could stay for hours...
poking through the lace...
...and see silk and cotton and wool embroidery floss from all over the world.
Boxes and boxes of vintage flowers.
If you'd rather DIY, here you can learn
how to make a hat, a corset, a ribbon flower,
and every type of lace. Many classes available.
My gift to myself, graduated shades of yellow and green
DMC thread to make my summer project, the Pineapple Purse.
Berkeley is just across the bay from San Francisco.
If you find yourself near this area, you really should make a visit to Lacis.
Just be sure to allow a few hours or more, you can't rush it!
- March 10, 2012
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