History: un outline of lace history in Italy.

Techniques:needle lace, bobbin lace, tatting lace, macramé lace, puncetto lace, crochet lace.

Lace in Italy: schools, associations, teachers and simply lacemakers, region by region.

Bibliography: historical and technical books about Italian lace. 

Merletto Italiano presents a comprehensive overview of history, techniques, places and events concerning the art of lace in Italy.
This web site has no commercial purpose, but only cultural aims. Its contents are the result of the research of the author and – most of all – of the contribution coming from a lot of people who, professionally or just for passion, deal with the world of lace in Italy. 
WARNING: no part of this web site can be reproduced without the written permission of the author. The author can accept no responsability for any improper use.

Museums: lace museums and collections in Italy.

Events: main lace events in Italy.

News: the latest from the site.

Lace links: other sites, italian and not, about Italian lace.