THE PARADOX OF HERITAGE
Across France, Spain, and Italy—the three lands that hold my story— May is a time dedicated to honoring mothers, and the long lineage of women who came before us.
My mother taught me how to knit very young. Later, wanting to learn how to sew, I spent my summer afternoons asking my aunt and grandmother to guide my hands. They didn't just teach me stitches; they showed me that raw matter could be transformed by patience.
They didn't just teach me stitches; they showed me that raw matter can be transformed by patience.
This brings me to the heart of our new May launch: our Filet Crochet pieces. Filet crochet has that traditional look that reminds us of the center pieces on our Grandma’s dinner table. Yet, the history of this very technique carries a fascinating twist that completely flips our modern understanding of "fast" and "slow" on its head.
In the 19th century, true lace (filet lace) was crafted entirely by hand, incredibly expensive, and reserved for the aristocracy. It was during this era that Filet crochet was born as a manual imitation, as a “quick way” to create filet lace. Back then, it became wildly popular because it was actually quicker than making true lace by hand.
Explore our new Filet Crochet Capsule, dedicated to the women who guided our hands.
Thank you for sharing this quiet space apart with me,
Marie,
Arthenéa
