Alex, I have one of those "Hankies". I was given is as a hankie! I have since been told it was to cover the face of the dead. I don't know much about the tradition, but it sounds about right.
However, I have given strict instructions that neither it, nor any other lace is to be put in my coffin with me - I spent too many hour making it, to destroy it like that!!! If they Insist on putting some with me - then use the cut-off, and scraps , not anything good!!! Regards from Liz in cold, wet, Melbourne, Oz. lizl...@bigpond.com - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003/albums/most-recent
