What is lace fabric? How is it used in Indian ethnic garments and dupattas?

Lace is an ornamental fabric made by looping, twisting, or knitting threads — creating an open, patterned mesh structure. It is one of the most delicate fabric categories.

Types of lace relevant to Indian ethnic wholesale:

• Crochet lace: Handmade crochet pattern — traditional, used on saree borders, dupattas, and as yoke inserts in kurtis
• Leavers lace: Machine-made traditional lace — complex floral patterns, used in premium blouses and borders
• Schiffli lace: Machine embroidery on net base creating lace effect — most common in Indian wholesale at mid-price
• Guipure lace (Venise lace): Heavier, solid lace motifs — no mesh background — used for blouse panels, neckline inserts

In Indian ethnic wholesale:

• Lace saree borders — very popular in South Indian markets
• Lace dupatta — full dupatta in net + lace embellishment
• Lace yoke insert in kurtis — adds a feminine, premium touch
• Wholesale lace trim: ₹15–₹80 per meter depending on width and complexity