Malcolm Prior Lutemaker
6 course lutes
9/10/11 course lutes Baroque Lutes Archlutes/Theorboes
Lute Roses In the 16th and 17th century lute rose were called knots. The designs were not particular to individual makers and the same patterns can be found on instruments made in different places at different times. It is likely that 16th century lutemaking workshops bought their soundboards with the designs already cut.