The Infinite Loop
Unlike woven lace, tatting is constructed through a series of interlocking knots and loops, creating a structure that is remarkably strong yet visually ethereal.
ABOUT
OUR STORY
"Every thread is a syllable, every knot a memory. We are not just making jewelry; we are writing a history of hands."
The first shuttle used in the Paris atelier, 2004.
THE VISIONARY
Lorina Balteanu
Since 2006, Lorina Balteanu has combined crystals, vintage glass and gemstones with the French craft of frivolité. Each piece is handcrafted using this delicate lace-making technique.
THE FRIVOLITE TECHNIQUE
A CHOREOGRAPHY OF KNOTS
Silk & Stone
We marry the softness of Japanese silk threads with the weight of semi-precious stones, creating a weightless luxury that breathes with the wearer.
The Lost Tempo
A single pair of earrings requires up to twelve hours of focused handwork. In our atelier, time is the most precious raw material we use.
THE PHILOSOPHY
Authenticity as an act of rebellion.
"In a world of mass production, the imperfect hand-knot is the ultimate luxury."
Cultural Heritage
Preserving the endangered traditions of tatting lace-making for future generations.
Ethics
Sourcing every bead and thread with radical transparency.
Parisian Soul
The aesthetic precision of the Rue de la Paix meets artisanal grit.
Our workshop is a sanctuary of silence. Located in the heart of the Marais, it is here where the collections are conceived, and where the first prototypes of every new "manuscript" are knotted by Lorina herself.
We work with a small circle of master lacemakers who have spent decades perfecting their tension and rhythm. Each piece that leaves our atelier carries the signature of the woman who made it.