Punto a groppo (Italian, "knotted lace") [1] is type of lace made without bobbins (weights). It originated in Italy, possibly Milan, [2] in the 16th century and usually incorporated geometric patterns. It is the precursor to bobbin lace. [3] Remaining samples of this lace are rare. [4]
Punto a groppo was typically used for edging. Although related to macramé, [5] [6] which is knotted by hand, punto a groppo was likely created with a needle. [4] [7]
Punto a groppo was also called gropo, gruppo, gropari, [4] and point noué. [8]