Suffolk Shaker Shop Lucet in Natural Wood Valdani 3-strand lack of scale

lack of scale

486 / 1735 / 931

the bird's eye and butterfly's legs stitched over 1 thread

Marie Louise Piret 1911

Size: 5/16" x 9" x 5" Oval

Suffolk Shaker Shop Lucet in Natural Wood Valdani 3-strand lack of scaleA 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,