PARAGUAY: “Ñandutí, (Guaraní Indian: “spider web”), type of lace introduced into Paraguay by the Spaniards. It is generally characterized by a spoke-like structure of foundation threads upon which many basic patterns are embroidered. This structure, resembling a spider web or the rays of the Sun, is usually made on a small circular cushion and is common in many Spanish countries. It is also found in drawn thread work. A comparable lace is made on the island of Tenerife and bears its name.” –Source

In class, students used watercolors to paint on top of a design like this. I did this with kindergarten and the paintings turned out beautifully! If you combine this project with La Danza de La Botella (Paraguay), you can point out in the video of the dance that she is wearing a dress with Ñandutí lace.

LINKS: Getting Crafty, Embassy of the Republic of Paraguay

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