Barber Brothers 
Imperial Macrame Lace Book – With Numerous Illustrations and Instructions – Flax Threads 

This vintage book contains a detailed guide to making a variety of lace articles. With simple, clear instructions and a wealth of handy tips, this profusely illustrated manual will appeal to those with an interest in macrame work, and is ideal for readers with little previous experience. Contents include: "Lace", "Introduction", "Materials for Macrame Lace", "A Single Chain", "Open Chain", "Solomon’s Knot", "Raised Picot", "No. 1", "No. 2", "No. 3", "No. 4", "No. 5", "No.6", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on lace. This book was first published in 1877.