The tradition & historical record
1 min read · 2 sourcesChebka is a type of needle lace originating from Tunisia. It is made to embellish household items, make collars, and as insertion for garments. The lace is sometimes made using a pillow. It can also be worked directly onto fabric or made using a paper template. The selvedges are made using machine stitches onto the paper or braids. The design is filled in using knotted stitches. 1
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Chebka is Tunisian needle lace, according to the structured record cited below. This entry was generated automatically from that record and has not yet been reviewed by a person familiar with the tradition. 2
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