Threads of PowerTraces the history of lace in fashion from its sixteenth century origins to the present Threads of Power: Lace from the Textilmuseum St. Gallen offers a look at one of the worlds finest collections of historical lace. It traces the development of European lace from its emergence in the sixteenth century to the present, elucidating its important role in fashion. The book explores the longstanding connections between lace and status, addressing styles