New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- Delicate, sheer, ornate, intricate. are some adjectives that come to mind while describing lace. Made out of cotton thread (generally) using needles or a machine, it's quite natural to imagine that this fabric was perhaps woven magically. With a history dating back to the 15th century, lace has lived through the best and worst of times. If the 16th and 17th centuries saw it enjoy royal patronage in Europe - especially in France and England - and emerge as a status symbol, the French Revolution in the 18th century saw it's popularity dim a bit. In the modern era, lace has evolved with the times to embody different meanings: if on one end, sheer lace panels and lace gloves convey femininity, on the other hand, strips ...