One of Nottinghamshire's most distinctive crafts is at risk of dying out if new people are not trained, enthusiasts say. Bobbin lace-making is a centuries-old hand technique that evolved into machine ...

More than 100 years ago, two siblings set up what would become known as one of Nottingham's largest lace manufacturers. Levin Brothers and Co ran five factories across the city, including arguably the ...

Sienna said: "It's nice to have something relaxing to do after a long day at school." The next generation of lace-makers are being encouraged to take up the craft to keep the skill alive. The Aragon ...

New bursary lifts the veil on Ireland’s rich history with lace Carrickmacross lace maker Theresa Kelly. Photo: David Conachy. The Carrickmacross lace technique was used in Kate Middleton’s wedding ...

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Making lace by hand is so time consuming few people are interested in it anymore, a Geraldine lace maker says. Lace is believed to have originated in Europe in the early 16th century and some patterns ...

Textiles group Sherwood has announced more than 150 job losses and plans to sell struggling lace-making operations in the East Midlands. Sherwood's is in advanced talks to hand over its Birkin ...

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The next generation of lace-makers are being encouraged to take up the craft to keep the skill alive. The Aragon Lacemakers, external in Bedfordshire are putting on two sessions in the county for ...