Hello, Unesco put alençon needlelace on it listing. I don't know how to explain in english.
http://www.20minutes.fr/article/625945/societe-la-dentelle-alencon-classee-unesco They explain a little the history. Now there is only 6 lacemakers at Alençon (13 in 2003). In september, there is 2 new students. For the first time, a man. You need 10 years to learn all. It's a national conservatory (atelier national conservatoire d'Alençon) since 1976. And it's a big problem to keep the knowledge of this needlelace because it need money and young studiants. Dentelez bien Sof in France With a little sun - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com
