Leavers Lace
Why Leavers Lace is Called the “Queen of Lace”
The Leavers lace we offer is said to be the closest of all machine-made laces to handcrafted lace. The three-dimensional texture and elegance woven from 20,000 ultra-fine threads have been cherished by royalty and nobility, and it is truly befitting of its name, the “Queen of Lace,” adopted by haute couture maisons, wedding dress designers, and luxury lingerie brands worldwide. We handle Leavers lace from Sakae Lace Co., Ltd., a Japanese manufacturer boasting the world’s largest production volume. Their designs featuring Japanese plant motifs and patterns arranged to fit the Japanese physique offer a one-of-a-kind finish not found in European Leavers lace.
The History of Leavers LaceInvention of John Leavers
Leavers lace, used in our products, has its roots in ancient braiding and netting, emerging as a decorative item in 16th-century Europe. After an era of being a handcrafted symbol of wealth and power for royalty and nobility, its machine production became possible through the invention of John Leavers during the Industrial Revolution in the 18th century. This invention later crossed the English Channel and flourished as a French industry.
Its RarityThe tradition and techniques
The Leavers lace machine itself can no longer be newly manufactured. Today, it is an extremely rare and valuable high-end machine-made lace, with only a very limited number of manufacturers in the world possessing and operating the equipment. Even after 200 years, the tradition and techniques have been passed down by maintaining and continuing to use the same equipment from that time.
Delicate ExpressionArt of 20,000 threads
Leavers lace, made by twisting together ultra-fine threads, requires a large amount of yarn and the hands of highly skilled artisans, making it the most handcrafted-like of all machine-made laces. Approximately 5,000 bobbins are set by hand daily on a single Leavers machine, and its maintenance is extremely difficult, requiring long-cultivated know-how. The three-dimensionality and elegance of lace depend on the number of threads used; Leavers lace can use as many as 20,000 threads, creating overwhelmingly rich and delicate expressions with its complex structure. The commonly used knitted lace was developed to produce lace more cheaply and quickly than Leavers lace. While highly productive, it is limited in the number and types of threads that can be used, and it lacks the complexity, three-dimensionality, and delicacy of Leavers lace. The finish of Leavers lace is truly worthy of its name, the “Queen of Lace,” cherished by haute couture maisons and royalty worldwide.
A One-of-a-Kind TasteUniqueness
While Leavers lace is typically thought of as French due to its historical background, we handle Leavers lace made by a Japanese manufacturer that boasts the world’s largest production volume. This is the only place in the world that handles the entire process from design and planning to product commercialization, with lace designers introducing innovative Leavers lace to the world daily. Their designs featuring Japanese plant motifs and patterns arranged to fit the Japanese physique have a unique character not found in European Leavers lace and are highly acclaimed both domestically and internationally.
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Sun Fashion is one of the few trading companies that handle Leavers lace from Sakae Lace Co., Ltd., the only manufacturer in the world that handles the entire integrated process from design and planning to product commercialization. Experience the precision and elegance woven from 20,000 threads. Please enjoy Leavers lace, also called a work of art to be worn. For questions or inquiries about lace, please contact us via the “Contact Us” in the top menu or directly contact your sales representative.
