Soutache lace is also known as Alencon lace and sometimes called “queen of lace”, Alencon is a fine needlepoint lace, most commonly known for thin soutache cord embroidered floral motives on tulle. It was created in the 16th century in the french region of Alencon. Soutache lace is idea for wedding or evening dresses and for decorating of festive garments or as overlay material. This lace has symmetric border on both selvedges if you cut the straight selvedge.