Meet the Saskatoon artist preserving the dying art of bobbin lace

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When the average person sees a lace gown or tablecloth, they might marvel at its intricate patterns and delicate craftsmanship. Saskatoon’s Ulla Nielsen approaches a piece of lace with a different perspective — she examines it closely, searching for imperfections. Nielsen is one of less than a dozen artisans in Saskatchewan preserving the delicate art of bobbin lace. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.
12 Sep 2024 English Canada News

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