Swiss Vintage Handicraft A pure white crochet work symbolizing cleanliness, purity, elegance, and richness. Made in the early 20th century. - Size: 136cm square (excluding fringe) Fringe 7.5cm - Material: Natural lace thread - Color: White - Design: Patterns resembling "flowers" and fringe resembling "leaves" Handicrafts were popular in the last century, the early 20th century, when housewives in general would take up needlework and knitting in their spare time. Even then, not all women were engaged in sewing and knitting, but it can be said that it is an activity now monopolized by a few enthusiastic enthusiasts. Dexterity, meticulous care, design skills, mathematical knowledge, and, above all, perseverance and patience are required to complete a masterpiece. Women's hobbies create a number of delicate fine arts, and depending on the social situation, they can even contribute to the maintenance of national finances by bringing in foreign currency. It is also interesting to consider the author's life, the interior of the house, the delicate fingertips holding the knitting needles, and the overall sense of beauty that permeates their life, taking into account the historical background. When draped over a small round table, the drape forms richer waves, and on a large table, the uniformity of the motifs is pleasing to the eye, and you can enjoy the changes in contrast with the white as you change the color of the fabric underneath. In the Victorian era of 19th-century Europe, "white" was widely established as a symbol of a civilized home, and "white" symbolized "cleanliness and余裕 (leisure/affluence)". This is a masterpiece that embodies that cultural value.