Brussels Lace - Point Duchesse

Point Duchesse ("Duchess point") is the term for a Belgian lace that does not have a réseau. It was named after the duchess of Brabant, Marie-Henriette of Austria who was a supporter of the lace production. It is made entirely on the pillow, with the pattern made so that the leaves and flowers naturally join, so there is rarely a bar thrown across to connect them. As there is no réseau, the designs are more continuous.