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Italian Designs Of Embroidery and Lace

18 November 2005, 18:00 PM
LIFESTYLE
By Cultural Correspondent
18 November 2005, 18:00 PM
Works displayed at the exhibition
The exhibition "Embroidery and Lace: Italian Designs and Traditions", held at the Embassy of Italy, Dhaka, brought together the white work embroideries of Paola Manfredi Noia, an Italian designer who recently moved to Dhaka; pieces of white on white embroidery designed and produced in the workshops of Italian nuns in Bompara, Bangladadesh, and beautiful antique items from the private collections of Giovanna Dianieletto Berto, Rosella Morelli and Paola Manfredi Noia, who lent them for the event.

The works of lace and embroidery draws inspiration from Italian and Indian traditions. The embroidered panels on voile, or on net, are typical of 19th and early 20th centuries decoration of Italian palatial homes. A unique source of inspiration is also the Mughal style with its very distinctive floral motifs, composition and geometrical ornamentation -- a style, which is not far from ancient Italian textiles, which drew inspiration from the Orient. A variety of jali stitches are also used to produce a lace type of effect.

Beyond the most famous centres of lace making, every region, town and village in Italy developed its own distinct style of embroidery. Several books are on display in the exhibition to illustrate the variety and breadth of these traditions.

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The exhibition had a wide variety of items such as panels, tablecloths, net panels with flounce, Puttini, muslin shawl, girls' blouses and towels.

The event ended yesterday.