Le Filet Brodé [Embroidered Filet]
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A French article from the journal Art et Décoration (December 1908) on filet brodé, or embroidery worked on knotted square-mesh net (lacis). Paul Mezzara outlines the technique, its Renaissance history, the museum pieces and pattern books of the 16th century, and the turn-of-the-century revival that relied on copying museum photographs. He calls for new, stylized designs from artists, with advice on drawing on squared paper, stitches (point de toile, point d'esprit, wheels, stars, darning) and uses in furnishing and dress. The article is illustrated with antique filets, a plate of stitch details, and modern designs by Méheut, Binet, Mezzara and P. Verneuil; a closing note by P. V. (Verneuil) comments on the illustrations.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- December 1908
- Language
- French
- Pages
- 14
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