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A Paraguayan lacemaker carefully creates a complicated flower pattern in a piece of Nanduti lace. The making of Nanduti lace is a tradition begun by Paraguay's Guarani Indians. |
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One of it distinguishing features is the palm leaf shapes, along
with the wheel shapes found in Teneriffe.
In the best quality pieces you can also find elaborate fillings as those found in the doily on the left and in the Closeup of center. |
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Quality standards:
Poorest- simple and flimsy which fall apart in the wash Average - has more Needle weaving and fillings in the wheels <--Best - decorative fillings known as jojoba and hold it's shape when washed and blocked. |
