Frivolity originated in Europe under the name "knotting". The origin seems to be proven in the 16th century but is undetermined from a geographical point of view. In the 18th century, frivolity was an art appreciated by the aristocracy, and it was part of the education of well-born girls. It is a lace technique, traditionally performed with one or two shuttles; they hold the cotton or silk thread, allow it to unroll, and prevent it from spinning. The works are made up of a series of knots, arranged in such a way as to form a pattern. The knots are made in two parts, and are sometimes
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