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The Museum of Lace and Embroidery of Caudry, opened in 1995, is entirely dedicated to the know-how of lace, tulle, embroidery and guipure. Its collections are regularly enriched by donations from individuals, local lace companies or partner creators. The museum highlights a Caudresian industrial specificity: the technique of lace-making, mechanically or by hand, which distinguishes local production.

The museum building is a former lace factory built in 1898 by Théophile and Jean-Baptiste Carpentier. This industrial site, typical of the late 19th century, illustrates the utilitarian architecture of the era: apparent metal structure, bricks cooked on site to reduce costs, and large metal windows allowing optimal natural lighting, essential for the careful work of the wires. The permanent collection includes wide Leavers trades, emblematic of Caudry, as well as textile dresses and samples.

Labeled Musée de France, the establishment plays a key role in the preservation and enhancement of a still alive artisanal heritage. Its territorial anchor is reflected in the partnerships with local actors and the transmission of historical techniques, while offering a dive into the social and economic history of the region, marked by the dentella industry since the 19th century.

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