Explore the CollectionTable Mat

Place of Origin
Paraguay
Historical Period/Date
Unknown date
Registration Number
1989-002
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Lace,Nanduti,Wheel Lace,
Objects
Household Textiles,Table Mats,

Physical Description

A mat made with natural coloured and white thread. Nanduti 'spider web lace' made in Paraguay. A legend is that a lover was found dead and covered by spider webs on the day before his wedding. The bride-to-be made a shroud of spider web lace..

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