In the twentieth century, the role of spangles was superseded by sequins made of glass or plastic (but not metal as this is a feature of a spangle). In French, spangles are called paillettes, a term that has a different meaning in English.
See also: cuvette; spangle (USA).
Source: MARSH, Gail (2006). 18th Century Embroidery Techniques, Lewes: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications. Paperback edition 2012, pp. 38-69.
Digital source of illustration (retrieved 9 July 2016).
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