Maria Cristina Bravi and Simona Iannini

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Maria Cristina Bravi, born and resident in the town of L’Aquila, a piano degree at the Conservatory, a degree of Textile operator by Abruzzo Region, is ever since fond of traditional aquilan lace.

She took part in many national and international exhibits: to be mentioned, in particular, the Handicraft Exhibit to Castello Spagnolo, L'Aquila (1986, 1987, 1988); Sansepolcro International Lace Biennial (since 1988); Cantù Lace Biennial (1995). 
Together with her friend Simona Iannini took part in writing a book devoted to Aquilan lace and participated also to a number of national tv shows.
She was also President of AMI (Italian Lacemakers Association) until 1999; currently she is Secretary and responsible for Abruzzo region. 
She teaches bobbin lace, at different levels, since 1995. In the same year, together with Simona Iannini, she opened a laboratory called "Le Mani d’Oro" (golden hands), with the aim of recovering, studying, teaching and promoting traditional Aquilan lace.

Simona Iannini, born and resident in the town of L’Aquila, a degree in political sciences, is a passioned fan of aquilan bobbin lace.
She took part in many national and international exhibits: to be mentioned, in particular, Sansepolcro International Lace Biennial (1998 and 2000) Cantù Lace Biennial (1995), Gorizia Lace Show (1996) Birmingham NEC (2001).
Together with her friend Maria Cristina Bravi took part in writing a book devoted to Aquilan lace and participated also to a number of national tv shows.
She is adherent of AMI (Italian Lacemakers Association). 
She teaches bobbin lace, at different levels, since 1995. In the same year, together with Maria Cristina Bravi, she opened a laboratory called "Le Mani d’Oro" (golden hands), with the aim of recovering, studying, teaching and promoting traditional Aquilan lace.

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