Rescued antique lace: buy a piece of history

If you happen to wander through the streets of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter these days, you can feast your eyes on a collection of antique lace recently acquired by l’Arca from one of the most renowned collectors in Spain. This lace will be used to create dresses for our most stylish and sustainable brides , as well as for regional costumes, especially those from Valencia. The most beautiful pieces will be added to our private archives .

Antique fan with mother-of-pearl and Duchess lace, mixed technique: bobbin lace and needle.
Antique point-de-gaze lace, needle lace technique.
Antique Brussels lace handkerchief from l’Arca, bobbin lace technique.

You can find 18th to 19th century lace ruffles but also lace pieces such as boleros and 3-pointed black chantilly mantillas, Brussels lace fans, Duchess lace handkerchiefs, or needlepoint parasols.

The names of these rescued laces inspire dreams. And even more so if you can give them a new life. You can also take this opportunity to browse our collection showcasing the evolution of lace and fashion through the centuries.

Collection of antique lace from l’Arca.

Chantilly lace bolero from l’Arca, bobbin lace technique.
L’Arca handmade Chantilly lace jacket.

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If you happen to wander through the streets of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter these days, you can feast your eyes on a collection of antique lace recently acquired by l’Arca from one of the most renowned collectors in Spain. This lace will be used to create dresses for our most stylish and sustainable brides , as well as for regional costumes, especially those from Valencia. The most beautiful pieces will be added to our private archives .

Antique fan with mother-of-pearl and Duchess lace, mixed technique: bobbin lace and needle.
Antique point-de-gaze lace, needle lace technique.
Antique Brussels lace handkerchief from l’Arca, bobbin lace technique.

You can find 18th to 19th century lace ruffles but also lace pieces such as boleros and 3-pointed black chantilly mantillas, Brussels lace fans, Duchess lace handkerchiefs, or needlepoint parasols.

The names of these rescued laces inspire dreams. And even more so if you can give them a new life. You can also take this opportunity to browse our collection showcasing the evolution of lace and fashion through the centuries.

Collection of antique lace from l’Arca.

Chantilly lace bolero from l’Arca, bobbin lace technique.
L’Arca handmade Chantilly lace jacket.