Handmade lace purchased at a flea market in Georgia (formerly Georgia) of the former Soviet Union. It appears to be made using traditional Russian techniques. Diameter: 56.5cm It would be lovely as a placemat on a table or as a cover for a woven basket. A doily is a small mat placed under vases or objects. It can also be used as a coaster or tablecloth, and is one of the items that adds a stylish touch to your life. Originally, a doily referred to a small tabletop mat for placing finger bowls or small dessert napkins. Nowadays, it has become a general term for small mats made of lace thread or embroidered fabric. In the West, it has been popular as one of the items to decorate rooms since ancient times. Since it is crocheted in a spiral pattern from the center, many have a round shape, but some have designs such as stars, hearts, and pentagons. They are often used as vase mats or for placing small items, and there are also large-sized doilies that can be used as table centers or tablecloths, and their uses are expanding. Please check the condition in the photos. As it is handmade, please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about minor details. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions! Guipure lace Doily Crochet lace Lace Lace knitting Hand knitting Handwork Craft Folk art Mingei (Japanese folk craft) Tribal Georgia Gruzia Russia Soviet Union France Antique