Xenodream for the main frames and lace work PSP for the smaller frames in the centre Please zoom in for a better view. Crocheted lace of the Bruges The history of the crocheted lace Belgian town of Bruges � is a home land of the famous lace. Bruges' crocheted lace imitates lace, which is done on the bobbins, - it's a special kind of decorative crochet. Though this lace mostly serves as decoration for the curtains, table-cloth and pillows � it a true lace! In the true sense of the word, because this filigree hand technique has always been a symbol of the precious Flemish laces, which were done on the bobbins. Bruges' lace consists of the ribbons which form beautiful ornaments. These ribbons are united when crocheting by small chains out of the chain stitches, and they are decorated by the chains so that an exact copy of the bobbin laces is done. Bruges' lace was famous in the 16 th century already. Western Flandria belonged to the Netherlands at the time � a blossoming, rich country during the reign of Phillip II, which had become the center of the Spanish Empire. Trade and colonies were bringing big incomes for the country, thanks to which the arts had flourished. http://www.beadsky.com/brugge.php Thanks for looking and any comments you leave. Have a great day.