Suffolk Shaker Shop Lucet in Natural Wood Uneven Weave - 1 strand of Soie

- 1 strand of Soie Surfine 2109

These scissors are produced with nickel-plated carbon steel

The Art of Felting & Silk Ribbon Embroidery

This design recreates a detail from a pillowe from between 1662 - 1679

Suffolk Shaker Shop Lucet in Natural Wood Uneven Weave - 1 strand of SoieA lucet is a tool that is used to make strong springy square cord. Its origin goes back to the Vikings who made belts, straps, and maybe rigging for their ships. They would have probably used sisal or hemp to make these items. Today people who make period clothing can make piping or embellishments, quilters can make trim for the border on their quilts, and knitters can make frog closures. These tools are used to make jewelry out of wire, yarn, string,