Some of us Yanks learned early-on about Milanese from Read and Kincaid, and so call that (and Russian) "braid lace". Although it grates on my ear, I've never heard a decent alternative term to use.
I usually avoid the braid/tape controversy by calling the other kind "Battenberg family" or "lace made with pre-fab tapes". Robin P. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA -----Original Message----- I was always been taught that laces such as Russian and Milanese are braid laces and some of the fillings are done with plaits. Tape lace is a machine made tape tacked onto the pattern and secured with sewing and needle made fillings. However, since I have been exposed to American terminology on Arachne I have been very aware that as you refer to plaits (in lace and hair) as braids, it is necessary that you refer to the hand made "edges" as tapes. - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
