Early Antique Milanese Tape Lace Panel Handmade Collectable Italian Antique Lace: C18th Century, Milan, Italy antique block print and we don't know if

and we don't know if this is a devoré technique or if it has been applied by hand

Diameter bottom: 27cm

Dating from the early 20th century and made from a fine cotton muslin

From Scandinavia

Early Antique Milanese Tape Lace Panel Handmade Collectable Italian Antique Lace: C18th Century, Milan, Italy antique block print and we don't know ifAn excellent example of Milanese lace, dating from the 18th century. Bold, sinuous and free flowing the hand woven linen tape forming the structured, looping lines with a floral and geometric framework The empty spaces between the tapes are filled by hand using various needle lace stitches, including wheels (the circular hubs), bars, and delicate brides. The piece showcases a beautifully dense, scalloped edge with a prominent symmetrical floral