Kantcentrum, Lace museum in Bruges, Belgium
Kantcentrum is a lace museum in Bruges housed in a former lace school building that displays traditional Belgian lace-making techniques and finished pieces across multiple exhibition spaces. The rooms present both historical methods and modern interpretations of the craft, with detailed explanations of how each piece is made.
The building originally housed a lace school run by the Apostoline Sisters, which trained generations of lace makers since its foundation. The institution later became a cultural center and museum that preserves and studies the lace-making tradition.
The center keeps the tradition of Bruges lace-making alive through regular demonstrations where visitors can watch artisans work with needles and bobbins using centuries-old techniques. These hands-on displays show how the craft remains connected to its roots while adapting to modern times.
The museum is easily reached on foot from the city center and features clear signage for visitors of all language backgrounds. Guided tours are available in multiple languages and help visitors understand the intricate crafting techniques on display.
The center publishes an internationally recognized quarterly magazine about lace-making in four languages that shares knowledge with artisans around the world. This publication makes the place a reference point for the global lace community.
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