Meaning of "torchon lace" in the English dictionary

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TORCHON LACE

Torchon, from French: a cleaning cloth, from torcher to wipe, from Old French torche bundle of straw.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF TORCHON LACE

torchon lace  [ˈtɔːʃən]

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TORCHON LACE

Torchon lace is a noun.

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WHAT DOES TORCHON LACE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Torchon lace

Torchon lace is a bobbin lace that was made all over Europe. It is continuous, with the pattern made at the same time as the ground. Torchon lace is notable for being coarse and strong, as well as its simple geometric patterns and straight lines. It does not use representational designs. Torchon lace was used by the middle classes for edging or insertion, and also to trim cotton and linen underwear, where it was ideal because of its strength and because it was inexpensive. Torchon lace was originally made from flax, but cotton is used as well, and has been for a long time. It is made in strips 1 to 2 inches wide. Torchon lace generally has a gimp outlining the pattern. The gimp was first used in Sweden, but now is used generally. Colored threads are occasionally used, but in general Torchon lace is white in color. Torchon lace is one of the oldest laces, and is common to many lace-making regions such as Belgium, France, Italy, Saxony, Sweden and Spain. Due to its simplicity, torchon lace is generally the first lace a lacemaker learns to make, and has been since at least the 19th century.

Definition of torchon lace in the English dictionary

The definition of torchon lace in the dictionary is a coarse linen or cotton lace with a simple openwork pattern.

TRANSLATION OF TORCHON LACE

Find out the translation of torchon lace to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of torchon lace from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «torchon lace» in English.

• Translator English - Chinese: torchon花边
• Translator English - Spanish: encaje torchon
• English: torchon lace
• Translator English - Hindi: टोशन फीता
• Translator English - Arabic: torchon الدانتيل
• Translator English - Russian: торшон кружева
• Translator English - Portuguese: torchon rendas
• Translator English - Bengali: টর্চোন লেইস
• Translator English - French: dentelle torchon
• Translator English - Malay: Torchon lace
• Translator English - German: Torchonspitzenmaschine
• Translator English - Japanese: トーションレース
• Translator English - Korean: 행주 레이스
• Translator English - Javanese: Torchon lace
• Translator English - Vietnamese: giấy dùng để thủy họa ren
• Translator English - Tamil: ஜோதி
• Translator English - Marathi: टॉर्चॉन लेस
• Translator English - Turkish: Torchon dantel
• Translator English - Italian: pizzo torchon
• Translator English - Polish: torchon koronki
• Translator English - Ukrainian: торшон мережива
• Translator English - Romanian: dantelă torchon
• Translator English - Greek: torchon δαντέλα
• Translator English - Afrikaans: Torchon kant
• Translator English - Swedish: torchon spets
• Translator English - Norwegian: torchon blonder

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TORCHON LACE»

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The Torchon Lace Workbook: A Concise Lacemaking Course--the ...

Demonstrates the basic patterns used to create torchon lace, and provides instructions for twenty-eight patterns

Bridget M. Cook, 1988

Pattern Design for Torchon Lace

For those with some lacemaking experience.

Jane Atkinson, 1987

101 Torchon Patterns

Characterized by the superb draughtmanship of its patterns and prickings, this book is the result of three years' study and research and brings together 101 of the best and most beautiful torchon lace patterns.

Robin Lewis-Wild, 2002

Bobbin Lace: An Illustrated Guide to Traditional and ...

Sample Three—braids are used sparingly and effectively. They are combined both with lozenges and whole stitch ground along the two edges and between the flower motifs. T O R C H O N L A C E Torchon lace is the simplest of the grounded ...

Brigita Fuhrmann, 2012

Building Torchon Lace Patterns

A companion to the bestselling Torchon Lace Workbook, these 28 lovely patterns are all centered around a sampler. Includes concise at-a-glance guides to techniques and terminology.

Bridget M. Cook, 2000

Peter's Torchon Lace

Torchon lace is probably the most well-known and well-loved type of bobbin lace. This book contains beautiful table runners made in Torchon lace - each with pricking and diagram.

Peter Sørensen, 2005

The Technique of Bobbin Lace

Authoritative, comprehensive manual-completely revised-includes hundreds of visual instructions and clearly worded text for creating Torchon, Bedfordshire and other exquisite laces.

Pamela Nottingham, 1995

Torchon Lacemaking: A Step-by-Step Guide

Explains the essential equipment, materials and techniques to this traditional and beautiful skill, and provides an indispensable guide to all lacemakers.

Jan Tregidgo, 2011

The Book of Bobbin Lace Stitches

An illustrated guide to bobbin lace techniques.

Bridget M. Cook, Geraldine Stott, 2002

Lace from the Australian Bush: Australian Wildflower ...

A collection of Torchon Bobbin lace patterns using Australian Wildflowers as the inspiration for the designs. The flowers include the Waratah, the Wattle, Gum Leaves, Geraldton Wax, Boronia, Scaevola and Ziera

Banksia Lace Designs, Jenny Rees, 2009

2 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TORCHON LACE»

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Torchon lace makers return to Sherborne

... examples of their craft. Torchon was a bobbin lace practiced by peasants all over Europe, being simple, coarse and strong and originally made from flax. «Western Gazette, Jun 15»

Torchon lace expert Sue Dycer demonstrates lacemaking at …

Craftswoman Sue Dycer is giving a demonstration of the art of torchon lacemaking at Sherborne Museum on Thursday, 21st August. She will also be showing ... «Blackmore Vale, Aug 14»