Alençon is a gorgeous type of lace that was first produced exclusively in Northern France. This special lace was painstakingly made only by hand. Since it was time-consuming and expensive to make, Alençon was considered a luxury. And it was highly coveted by members of the royalty and the upper classes. Marie-Antoinette, Queen of France, wore

Alençon Lace – Frilling Stuff UNESCO recognised the exceptional quality of Alençon lace by adding it to the “Representative List of the Cultural Heritage of Humanity”, it was anno…

Alencon lace, Saint Therese of Alençon, tourism and history of Alencon

Antique French Alencon Lace, which was used mainly for trimmings.

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Made in Taiwantop quality bridal Alencon lace trim , super exquisite and detailed cord flroal embroidery , must be a great choice for wedding accessories, bridal wears , lace top or dresses Width is about 50 cm / 19.6 '', the longest piece is 3 yards ~ my shop link: http://www.etsy.com/shop/lacetime Thank for shopping and have a nice day forever…