As Steve says we may never know but it is an interesting speculation to make that in the very heart of the area where BURNS produced some of his finest works there was, some 300 plus years prior to his time, an unknown MAKAR producing works of enduring interest.

Anent the Flemings, this very area became known worldwide for its woven products and the last lace-weaving firm in the country was still producing what are now top of the range luxury items.