Hand in Hand: Umbria

Umbria, Merletto di Orvieto_FENDI Baguette hand in hand 2_02


Practiced by Lovisa Loretta’s workshop Merletto di Orvieto, the curling, whimsical shapes of 18th century Orvieto lacework seems to lift off the fabric in a precious filigree of threadwork. For her Baguette, Loretta proposes a series of leaves and acorns rendered in linen thread over a crochet net on mint-coloured silk satin with knitted acorns suspended around the bag’s flap.

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