Lace making conquers Schwerin: A celebration of tradition and creativity!

Lace making conquers Schwerin: A celebration of tradition and creativity!

In Schwerin, lace-making is flourishing again, even in unfavorable autumn weather. The trade fair “Lace Making Between the Seas – Wind Under Your Wings” recently took place in the Mecklenburg Development Center and offered the numerous guests a lively atmosphere full of the sounds of bobbin lace and lively conversations. Numerous dealers and exhibitors, including the Saxon Erzgebirge lace association around the experienced lace maker Birgit Engel, were represented on site.

Particularly impressive was the presentation of 1,400 artistically laced Easter eggs for a fountain in Annaberg, which Birgit Engel presented with a passion of 55 years. Their stand was also decorated with an exhibition of Christmas decorations made from bobbin lace, which captivated visitors. Engel even introduced the audience to historical pattern motifs from a poem from 1896, which could be admired in the Lace Art Museum.

Competition and sustainable creativity

What was particularly encouraging was the variety of workshops and courses on offer - including a recognized training course to become a lace-making course leader, which lasts three years. For all creative minds who would like to immerse themselves in the world of lace-making, a free Advent calendar for lace-making is also available online. This initiative shows that the art of lace-making offers not only tradition, but also modern incentives.

The Ludwigsluster lace group showed how important community engagement is. Three of their four members were present and sold lace art for a good cause at the castle Christmas. With a high number of visitors, surrounded stands and a lot of demand for materials, the day was a complete success.

The legacy of lace making

The exhibition “Faszination Lace”, which opened recently, is another highlight of the lace movement and shows the development of bobbin lace across different eras. The day of the fair highlighted the timeless popularity of lace-making, with participants agreeing that this art form will remain alive in the future.

The lace-making community also has the opportunity to take part in competitions. There are two exciting topics on the program in 2027: On the one hand, a competition revolves around “Wonders of the World”, which includes both ancient architecture and modern masterpieces; On the other hand, there will be a children's and young people's competition based on the fairy tale “Sleeping Beauty” by the Brothers Grimm.

In summary, it can be said that the fair in Schwerin was not only a platform for lace making, but also offered space for inspiration, community and the transfer of knowledge. In times when tradition is often forgotten, lace-making stands out with its wide range of possibilities. This gives us hope and the anticipation for future events grows.

If you would like to find out more about the multi-faceted program and the latest developments in the lace making sector, you can find out more here or take a look at the exciting documentary series One Night in Idaho: The College Murders, which, if not directly connected, shows how stories can be moved and told.