The art of lace is a European achievement. Fully developed lace did not appear before the Renaissance. by 1600 lace had become a fabric of luxury and an important article of commerce.

• 花边艺术是欧洲人的一个成就。文艺复兴时期以前,花边技术还没有完全发展起来;到了1600年,花边成为一种奢侈的织品,也是重要的商品。