Lacing was a common way of closing medieval and renaissance clothing. Before the invention of metal grommets or eyelets, holes were pierced in the fabric and hand bound with thread. In the 15th and 16th century, metal lacing rings began being used as an alternative to hand-bound eyelets. Rather than piercing a hole through the fabric, the rings were sewn onto the garment and the lacing passed through the rings. These lacing rings could be plain or decorative and are found sewn on the inside or outside of clothing.

This is a set of 20 lacing rings for lacing up dresses, bodices and sleeves in a gold finish and a twist texture.

These lacing rings are made of a zinc alloy and are approximately 10mm in diameter (measurement across whole ring) with an internal diameter of approximately 6.2mm

The second last Photograph shows a comparison of the three types of gold-coloured lacing rings we sell. This ring is the one in the middle, the other ring types are available separately.