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<p>[QUOTE="necollectors, post: 1533345, member: 12723"]Add to Favorites</p><ul> <li><img src="https://i.etsystatic.com/6641760/r/il/ac0fae/580531782/il_794xN.580531782_mlks.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></li> </ul><p> <ul> <li><img src="https://i.etsystatic.com/6641760/d/il/ac0fae/580531782/il_75x75.580531782_mlks.jpg?version=3" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></li> <li><img src="https://i.etsystatic.com/6641760/d/il/11e6ab/580988629/il_75x75.580988629_6bts.jpg?version=0" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></li> <li><img src="https://i.etsystatic.com/6641760/d/il/e3e907/580788439/il_75x75.580788439_qhlg.jpg?version=0" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></li> <li><img src="https://i.etsystatic.com/6641760/d/il/775a34/580674480/il_75x75.580674480_t0td.jpg?version=0" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></li> <li><img src="https://i.etsystatic.com/6641760/d/il/a0f9b0/580796027/il_75x75.580796027_1rr7.jpg?version=0" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></li> </ul><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Curiopolis?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=183803980" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Curiopolis?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=183803980" rel="nofollow"> Curiopolis </a> <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/183803980/lefkara-lace-da-vinci-with-diamonds?show_sold_out_detail=1#reviews" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/183803980/lefkara-lace-da-vinci-with-diamonds?show_sold_out_detail=1#reviews" rel="nofollow"> </a></p><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/183803980/lefkara-lace-da-vinci-with-diamonds?show_sold_out_detail=1#reviews" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/183803980/lefkara-lace-da-vinci-with-diamonds?show_sold_out_detail=1#reviews" rel="nofollow">5 out of 5 stars </a></p><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/183803980/lefkara-lace-da-vinci-with-diamonds?show_sold_out_detail=1#reviews" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/183803980/lefkara-lace-da-vinci-with-diamonds?show_sold_out_detail=1#reviews" rel="nofollow">(300) 300 reviews </a></p><p><font size="6"><b> Lefkara Lace Da Vinci With Diamonds Serving Tray Vintage Handmade Traditional Embroidered Decorative Arts Home Decor Wooden Tray </b></font></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Sold</p><p><font size="5"><b>Item details</b></font></p><p>Vintage from the 1930s</p><p><br /></p><p>STORIED PAST AND SUPERIOR CRAFT UNDERLIES LACEMAKING LEGEND</p><p><br /></p><p>DETAILS ~ Antique Lefkara Embroidered Lace Serving Tray</p><p>Condition: MINT; lace shows minimal wear, if any, and minimal handling; wooden tray and framing elements also in superb condition; slight tarnish to brass or gold tone handles</p><p>Date Range: 1960-1980s</p><p>Dimensions: LACE, size shown, length, 11 3/4;” width, 6 1/4;” TRAY, length, handle-to-handle, 15;” width, 8 1/2;” depth, 5/8”</p><p>Maker: Signed “Guarantee Hand Made Lefkara Lace, Made in Lefkara, Cyprus, Irish Linen - French Thread"</p><p><br /></p><p>In a small village on the southern slopes of the Troodos Mountains in Cyprus, the women of Lefkara have been creating exquisite handmade lace for centuries. Believed to have developed as early as the 12th century, Lefkaritiko (also, at times, Lefkaritika) is a complex folk art with a storied history. </p><p><br /></p><p>Primarily used to decorate household linens such as tablecloths and curtains, Lefkara lace features a cutout pattern reinforced at the edges and adorned with buttonhole, overcast and picot stitches. The cutout “grids” customarily are surrounded by complementary patterns that feature embroidery comprised of surface and counted stitches.</p><p><br /></p><p>The pattern on this piece is known as Da Vinci with Diamonds, likely one of many designs featuring a reference to one of the most famous legends about Lefkara. Visiting the region as a guest of Queen Ekaterini Cornaro in 1481, Da Vinci is believed to have acquired a Lefkaritiko altar piece that he gave to the Cathedral of Milan upon his return. In some tellings, Da Vinci’s gift roused great interest in Lafkara lace, so much so that skilled lacemakers from the region reportedly migrated to Italy to cater to demand, ultimately playing a key role in the launch of the Venetian lace industry.</p><p><br /></p><p>Lefkara lace is handmade with simple tools. Originating as a thread-knotting technique akin to macramé, early methods evolved into a sophisticated art form that requires nimble movements, the expert tossing of bobbins over and under the piece, very slender needles, a small pillow and a ruler.</p><p><br /></p><p>The elegant Da Vinci with Diamonds design preserved under glass in this lovely tray displays the needle pointing cutout technique and handsome geometric embroidered details for which this impressive handiwork is known. With its beautiful diamond emblem comprised of 72 needle-pointed circles and set against the vibrant red background of the frame, this pattern provides a superb example of the decorative allure of this rarified art form. The diamond surrounds a four-square cutout motif embellished with inset criss-cross bows and surface stitching. The border of this piece features leaf designs in sage green embroidered on the pale Irish linen as well as six smaller variations on the central motif.</p><p><br /></p><p>In superb condition, the Lefkaritiko preserved in this tray shows minimal signs of wear, if any. The wooden tray, which appears also to be handmade, is also in excellent shape, showing only minor wear and some light tarnish on the brass or gold tone handles. Signed “Guarantee Hand Made Lefkara Lace, Made in Lefkara, Cyprus, Irish Linen - French Thread." The character of the linen, the age and styling of the frame as well as the typography on the label likely date this piece to the second half of the 20th century.</p><p><br /></p><p>BRIEF HISTORY OF LEFKARITIKO</p><p>Originally created largely for ecclesiastical purposes, production of Lefkaritiko evolved into the primary industry in the village and, in some accounts, by the 16th century the craft inspired the development of the Venetian lace industry. During a brief period of Venetian rule, vacationing nobles drawn to the cool climate for summer vacations discovered the rich appeal of the lace. Demand for its world class quality grew and local production flourished, in turn fostering markets and manufacturers in Italy, England and Belgium. </p><p><br /></p><p>Lefkara’s idiosyncratic art form continues to attract thousands of visitors to the village each year and promotes a thriving tourist destination for enthusiasts who come to watch the women work in their traditional lacemaking circles.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="necollectors, post: 1533345, member: 12723"]Add to Favorites [LIST] [*][IMG]https://i.etsystatic.com/6641760/r/il/ac0fae/580531782/il_794xN.580531782_mlks.jpg[/IMG] [/LIST] [LIST] [*][IMG]https://i.etsystatic.com/6641760/d/il/ac0fae/580531782/il_75x75.580531782_mlks.jpg?version=3[/IMG] [*][IMG]https://i.etsystatic.com/6641760/d/il/11e6ab/580988629/il_75x75.580988629_6bts.jpg?version=0[/IMG] [*][IMG]https://i.etsystatic.com/6641760/d/il/e3e907/580788439/il_75x75.580788439_qhlg.jpg?version=0[/IMG] [*][IMG]https://i.etsystatic.com/6641760/d/il/775a34/580674480/il_75x75.580674480_t0td.jpg?version=0[/IMG] [*][IMG]https://i.etsystatic.com/6641760/d/il/a0f9b0/580796027/il_75x75.580796027_1rr7.jpg?version=0[/IMG] [/LIST] [URL='https://www.etsy.com/shop/Curiopolis?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=183803980'] Curiopolis [/URL] [URL='https://www.etsy.com/listing/183803980/lefkara-lace-da-vinci-with-diamonds?show_sold_out_detail=1#reviews'] 5 out of 5 stars (300) 300 reviews [/URL] [SIZE=6][B] Lefkara Lace Da Vinci With Diamonds Serving Tray Vintage Handmade Traditional Embroidered Decorative Arts Home Decor Wooden Tray [/B][/SIZE] Sold [SIZE=5][B]Item details[/B][/SIZE] Vintage from the 1930s STORIED PAST AND SUPERIOR CRAFT UNDERLIES LACEMAKING LEGEND DETAILS ~ Antique Lefkara Embroidered Lace Serving Tray Condition: MINT; lace shows minimal wear, if any, and minimal handling; wooden tray and framing elements also in superb condition; slight tarnish to brass or gold tone handles Date Range: 1960-1980s Dimensions: LACE, size shown, length, 11 3/4;” width, 6 1/4;” TRAY, length, handle-to-handle, 15;” width, 8 1/2;” depth, 5/8” Maker: Signed “Guarantee Hand Made Lefkara Lace, Made in Lefkara, Cyprus, Irish Linen - French Thread" In a small village on the southern slopes of the Troodos Mountains in Cyprus, the women of Lefkara have been creating exquisite handmade lace for centuries. Believed to have developed as early as the 12th century, Lefkaritiko (also, at times, Lefkaritika) is a complex folk art with a storied history. Primarily used to decorate household linens such as tablecloths and curtains, Lefkara lace features a cutout pattern reinforced at the edges and adorned with buttonhole, overcast and picot stitches. The cutout “grids” customarily are surrounded by complementary patterns that feature embroidery comprised of surface and counted stitches. The pattern on this piece is known as Da Vinci with Diamonds, likely one of many designs featuring a reference to one of the most famous legends about Lefkara. Visiting the region as a guest of Queen Ekaterini Cornaro in 1481, Da Vinci is believed to have acquired a Lefkaritiko altar piece that he gave to the Cathedral of Milan upon his return. In some tellings, Da Vinci’s gift roused great interest in Lafkara lace, so much so that skilled lacemakers from the region reportedly migrated to Italy to cater to demand, ultimately playing a key role in the launch of the Venetian lace industry. Lefkara lace is handmade with simple tools. Originating as a thread-knotting technique akin to macramé, early methods evolved into a sophisticated art form that requires nimble movements, the expert tossing of bobbins over and under the piece, very slender needles, a small pillow and a ruler. The elegant Da Vinci with Diamonds design preserved under glass in this lovely tray displays the needle pointing cutout technique and handsome geometric embroidered details for which this impressive handiwork is known. With its beautiful diamond emblem comprised of 72 needle-pointed circles and set against the vibrant red background of the frame, this pattern provides a superb example of the decorative allure of this rarified art form. The diamond surrounds a four-square cutout motif embellished with inset criss-cross bows and surface stitching. The border of this piece features leaf designs in sage green embroidered on the pale Irish linen as well as six smaller variations on the central motif. In superb condition, the Lefkaritiko preserved in this tray shows minimal signs of wear, if any. The wooden tray, which appears also to be handmade, is also in excellent shape, showing only minor wear and some light tarnish on the brass or gold tone handles. Signed “Guarantee Hand Made Lefkara Lace, Made in Lefkara, Cyprus, Irish Linen - French Thread." The character of the linen, the age and styling of the frame as well as the typography on the label likely date this piece to the second half of the 20th century. BRIEF HISTORY OF LEFKARITIKO Originally created largely for ecclesiastical purposes, production of Lefkaritiko evolved into the primary industry in the village and, in some accounts, by the 16th century the craft inspired the development of the Venetian lace industry. During a brief period of Venetian rule, vacationing nobles drawn to the cool climate for summer vacations discovered the rich appeal of the lace. Demand for its world class quality grew and local production flourished, in turn fostering markets and manufacturers in Italy, England and Belgium. Lefkara’s idiosyncratic art form continues to attract thousands of visitors to the village each year and promotes a thriving tourist destination for enthusiasts who come to watch the women work in their traditional lacemaking circles.[/QUOTE]
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