Hankies with tatted lace

Decorating handkerchiefs with tatted lace has a long and intricate history, intertwining with the evolution of lace-making and personal adornment.Though I am not a fan of decorating hankies with tatte lace, I made two laces for hankies.Although handkerchiefs have largely been replaced by disposable tissues in daily use, tatted lace remains a favorite among lace-makers and craft lovers.  I wantes to gift these hanies to my friend.

Here are the laces I made and attached to the hankies:

The hankies

I have used the tatted lace extensively for dress design and saree design. I also love to use the tatted lace for saree edges or kucchus.

Both the patterns are from interenet.

Here is the closer view:

The closer view

Handmade lace-edged handkerchiefs are still used for:

• Bridal Accessories – Brides often carry lace-edged handkerchiefs as a “something old” or “something handmade.”
• Heirloom Keepsakes – Families pass down beautifully decorated handkerchiefs as sentimental treasures.
• Religious Ceremonies – Christening and communion handkerchiefs may feature delicate lace tatting.
• Craft Revival – Modern lace-makers continue to explore tatting as both a traditional and contemporary art form.

Though , I was not so eager to make tatted lace for hankies, I found a way to finish the unused threads or left out threads after a big project,so planning to make some more.

Love, Laugh and Live the life to the fullest,

-Ranjana