Antwerp.—Bobbin lace, resembling early Alençon. Shows a “pot”—that is, a vase or basket effect—in the design.
Appliqué.—Any lace in which the body and the design are made separately. The body is usually silk and the design cotton or linen.
Appliqué Brussels.—Name sometimes given to Brussels appliqué laces.
Arabe (Point d’).—Coarse bobbin lace made in Belgium and France as well as Arabia. Shows a large, bold pattern, cable edged, and is almost invariably in a deep écru tone. Used for curtains and draperies.
Arabian.—Same as above.
Argentine.—Similar to Alençon, the mesh being a trifle larger.
Arras.—Very strong, inexpensive, white bobbin lace, of simple pattern, somewhat resembling Mechlin. Distinguished by its light, single thread ground. Named after the city in France where it is made.
Aurillac.—Somewhat resembles Angleterre. Bobbin lace made in Aurillac, France.
Auvergne.—Any kind of bobbin lace made in Auvergne, France. Different makes and patterns.
Ave Maria.—A narrow edging lace.