Corded Chantilly French Lace: Ivory Floral Bouquet Clusters on Point d'Esprit Tulle with Scrolling Arch Border, 1 Meter

Rare in construction and unmistakably refined, this ivory corded Chantilly French lace presents scattered vertical floral bouquet clusters on a point d'esprit dotted tulle ground, a combination of pattern and base fabric that places this piece in a distinct category of its own within the collection, finished with an ornate scrolling arch scalloped border of genuine couture quality. Available as a single 1-meter length.

Details:

• Material: Corded Chantilly lace (light cording on fine point d'esprit dotted tulle ground, no beading or sequins)
• Width: 1.5 meters (59 inches)
• Length: 1 meter
• Color: Light ivory
• Pattern: Scattered vertical floral bouquet clusters in diamond grid repeat on point d'esprit tulle, with scrolling floral arch scalloped border on both edges

Please note: this fabric is sold as a single 1-meter length only.

The most immediately distinctive feature of this lace is its ground fabric. Rather than the plain hexagonal tulle used in standard Chantilly constructions, this piece is built on a point d'esprit tulle, a fine mesh scattered with small evenly distributed woven dots that create a secondary all-over texture across the entire background of the fabric. This dotted ground adds a layer of visual complexity and tactile interest that plain tulle cannot replicate, giving the spaces between the corded floral motifs a presence and character of their own rather than reading as simple open areas. The point d'esprit ground is a marker of premium lace design, historically associated with the finest French and European lace traditions, and its presence here elevates the overall fabric immediately above standard bridal Chantilly. Against this distinctive base, scattered vertical floral bouquet clusters are arranged in a precise diamond grid repeat, each bouquet composed of open-petalled roses, scrolling vine details, and leaf sprays rendered with clean corded outlines in classic Chantilly tradition, the petals open and light against the dotted ground. The ivory tone of the corded motifs on the ivory dotted tulle creates a tone-on-tone effect of exceptional subtlety and sophistication. The border on both selvage edges completes the design with a deeply ornate scrolling arch composition, where large floral medallion clusters are framed by elaborate arch and cartouche ornaments, resolving into a refined scalloped hem edge that delivers an instant couture finish to any neckline, sleeve hem, or skirt border.

Perfect For:

Bridal bodice panels and structured overlay applications where the dotted tulle ground adds a heritage dimension
Statement skirt panels and train details using the scrolling arch border as a feature hem
Vintage, heritage and European-inspired bridal aesthetics
Bridal veils where the point d'esprit ground adds texture to the veil body
Evening gown panels and luxury formal occasion wear in ivory or champagne tones
Design applications where a focused 1-meter premium cut serves a specific construction need

Fabric Guide:

Drape: Soft and fluid with excellent natural fall; the point d'esprit ground adds subtle body without stiffness
Hand feel: Fine and refined with a delicate raised texture from the light cording and a gently textured dotted ground
Transparency: Semi-sheer; the dotted tulle ground adds more coverage than plain tulle; best layered over silk satin or organza underlay in ivory or champagne
Stretch: None; cut with care and allow ease in pattern pieces
Care: Dry clean recommended to preserve the point d'esprit ground structure and scrolling border detail
Lining recommendation: Silk charmeuse, duchess satin or silk organza in ivory, champagne or soft white

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