Lace shop in Bruges: photos, reviews

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West of Bruges' historical center, where the city noise fades and nothing distracts from true art, there lies a lace shop. Beyond the shop itself, in the quiet of an authentic street, operates a genuine lace-making center, where workshops for both novices and already experienced craftsmen are often held.

Lace is yet another symbol of Bruges, just like the pristine swans. This explains the high demand for its products, as well as the interest in learning the intricacies of the craft. The interior of the shop is designed in a concise manner, creating a favorable atmosphere for the creation of true lace masterpieces.

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Wheelchair accessible, Suitable for children

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The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Bruges Sint-Michiels Station West

Bus stop 2.31 km walk

Brugge, Station

Bus station 1.95 km walk

Brugge Station perron C

Bus station 1.98 km walk

Bruges-Saint-Pierre / Brugge-Sint-Pieters

Transit station 2.48 km walk

Bruges (Station Brugge)

Bus stop 2.31 km walk

4.5

based on 75 reviews

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4.5/5 75 reviews

David Griffiths

A wonderful museum, warm and welcoming, celebrating one of the most significant aspects of Bruges history. On the ground floor there is a small shop selling patterns and supplies for lacemakers, as well as an exhibition space showing a loop documentary about lace making. There are also interactive digital displays where you can try following a simple lace-making stitch, examples of different forms of lace spanning several hundred years, and documentation from the Vatican archive used to date specific types of lace to commercial records. On the upper floor, in the afternoon there are demonstrations by highly experienced lacemakers who are happy to answer questions. Courses are also held here, although only for very dedicated lacemakers as it can take a number of years to progress through an entire programme. Housed in an old convent, if you want to see and experience the culture, history, and ongoing development of lacemaking, this is one of the best places in the world to visit. Highly recommended.

Shreÿamsa Manjunath

A small but unique museum/ workshop. At the entrance, there will be a small documentary played that orients the visitors regarding the art of lace making and what role Bruges played in the development of this fine art. On display, we can find some very intricate and beautiful lace work, including the oldest piece of lace in Bruges. But the most important part of the museum is the workshop, where many talented ladies are involved in learning, teaching and enjoying lace making. They are friendly and kind enough to interact with us (sometimes in spite of the language barrier). A must visit, even if one feels the ticket price is steep! PS: The lace making demonstration is not a generic display, but actual knowledgeable women propagating the art and science of lace making. It is important to respect their work and behave responsibly.

Julia Bauer

Музей небольшой, но интересный. Перед входом можно купить нитки и приспособления для вязания кружева. На втором этаже сидят мастерицы, которые покажут наглядно, как это делается. Женщины очень приветливые и общительные, с радостью отвечают на вопросы. На выходе можно приобрести небольшие изделия с кружевом ручной работы. Рекомендую к посещению, ведь Брюгге знаменит своим кружевом.

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