Coudekerque-Branche (in May 4 and 5, 2002)

May the 4 and 5 2002 proceeded with Coudekerke-connects, in the North of France, " the International Festival of Lace ". Coudekerque being a city close to the sea, on the Coast of Opal, the selected topic was " the Sea " in all its forms: water, fishing, the beach....

The participant(e)s with this festival are lace associations, private individuals, craftsmen and tradesmen, all impassioned. They came from France but also from various countries of Europe: Belgium, Germany, Spain... and of Tchéque republic.

We will begin our visit with the stand of organizing Association: that of the Sewing room of the Lacemakers of Coudekerque-Branche.

General view of Coudekerque-Branche's stand. ( Please , Click on: Detail)	A beach, year 1900, with true sand. ( Please , Click on: Detail)

This giant Flemish square was set up for the beginners who wanted to initiate themselves with lace. We will re-examine it presently: it indeed had much success!