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Netting needle, replica of the find from 14th century London (published in Crowfoot et al: Textiles and Clothing). The netting needle is made from brass and finished to a smooth polish - guaranteed not to snag your threads.
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55 Euro |
The art of netting has been almost forgotten, probably due to the limited uses of the technique once hairnets, all the rage in the 13th and 14th century, and later also fine filet curtains and doilies (all the rage in modern times like the 18th century) became old-fashioned. However, it is a fascinating technique, and one that deserves to be brought back to life. And no crocheted hairnet can ever be as stunning as one made in proper netting from fine silk!
Medieval netting needles have been recovered from different sites, and the best-known one is probably the netting needle from London that is published in Textiles and Clothing. The netting needles offered here are replicas of that 14th-century find, made from brass by a goldsmith who is also an archaeologist - which might explain the accuracy and the love for a really good finish.
This netting needle will easily manage 4 mm mesh widths and usually also 3 mm width (the latter requiring a gauge stick with 2 mm diameter approximately). If you are planning on making smaller mesh, please contact me so I can make sure that your needle will fit through the smaller mesh or so you can get a custom netting needle. The needle is made from brass (a copper alloy) and completely hand-made.
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