Lace trimming

The firm contours of the Halas laces were first made of spun strings later a thinner thread was used. On the lace patterns designed by Árpád Dékán only three or four lace stitches were applied beside the typical canvas stitches that gave it the familiar textile pattern, as the emphasis was on the contour resembling a Hungarian string decoration. The easy lines of the spin contour, the proportion of loose and dense fills and the overall lightness of the patterns make the lace ethereal. The reserved, almost unnoticeable colour transitions point out a considerable technical feat, praising the talent and the technical skills of Mária Markovits and her apprentices.