Also, the plait is shorter, and the mesh smaller than those of Brussels lace. A strip of Brussels lace, inserted in the dress, was a Strathmore family heirloom. Brussels lace is well known for its delicacy and beauty. When the prohibition ended in 1699, Brussels lace began to become popular again. To this day all Brussels lace is called "Point d'Angleterre" in France. Brussels lace is a type of pillow lace that originated in and around Brussels.