Punto a groppo (Italian, "knotted lace")[1] is type of
lace made without
bobbins (weights). It originated in Italy, possibly
Milan,[2] in the 16th century and usually incorporated geometric patterns. It is the precursor to
bobbin lace.[3] Remaining samples of this lace are rare.[4]
Punto a groppo was typically used for edging. Although related to
macramé,[5][6] which is knotted by hand, punto a groppo was likely created with a needle.[4][7]
Punto a groppo was also called gropo, gruppo, gropari,[4] and point noué.[8]
References
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^Earnshaw, Pat (1999). A Dictionary of Lace. Courier Corporation. p. 75.
ISBN9780486404820.