Large Hand Knitted Table Cover

Lace making is not an indigenous art in Sri Lanka. Lace making was first introduced to Sri Lanka by the Portuguese in the 16th century.

Lace making was practiced by the Dutch ladies during the Dutch colonial era too. Subsequently Sri Lankan ladies caught on Lace making and established a handicraft in Sri Lanka.

During the 19th century, when Galle sea-port was in its heyday, lace products of the South-western coastal belt arose to outstanding heights in popularity. Today lace making is continued mainly by the Sri Lankan ladies who inherited the handicraft from their ancestors. Many areas in Sri Lanka the ladies are seen engaged in lace making-crochet and tatting-in the verandahs of their houses.

Among the range of products made with lace making are blouses, table linen, curtains, bed spreads and pillows and garments.

Description

This is a stunning hand-knit.
The pattern is formed by dropping stitches to create open, lacy rows. The body is knited with cotton variegated yarn, and the ends are in joint. It is light weight and drapes beautifully. It is a multi season, just right for summer evenings or wonderful for winter. Truly one of a kind and very distinctive. It isn't "silky" silk, but slightly rough. See the close-up photo.

Measurements: 18 inches long (R) table and 12 inches hight.

Care instructions: hand wash, cold water. Squeeze water out, do not wring or twist. Wrap in a towel to absorb excess water, reshape and dry flat.

Hand knit in a pet-free and smoke- free environment.

Yarn/Care: 100% pure alpaca. Hand wash cold, lay flat to dry and reshape garment while damp

Made in Sri Lanka and ready to ship!
Please contact me if you are interested in a specific size, or would like a different fiber or color combination. I am happy to consider all custom requests. Ready to ship.