![]() ![]() In the late 16th century, knights, princes and other noblemen from all over France were awarded membership to this order to ensure their loyalty to the crown. This order, and many others like it, used ribbons to denote their members. It started with the Cordon Bleu, not the chicken, but a medieval order of knights called the Order of the Holy Spirit. ![]() But even before that, the blue ribbon symbolized excellence. The blue ribbon, or riband, as it is spelled in other English-speaking countries around the world, dates back to the fastest Atlantic Ocean ship crossing during the early 20th century. Folded satin ribbon looks like the leaves of a flower, and while it's still common to see rosettes in metalwork, woodwork and stone, it's much more common to see them given as prizes, such as in the traditional first place blue ribbon awarded at 4H Clubs around the U.S. Rosettes are commonly made with satin ribbon. But rosettes, stylized flowers with petals radiating outward, have moved away from the outside of buildings to the inside. Today's architecture, uses different kind of ornamentation thanks to glass and steel. In the ancient world, architectural ornamentation was carved from stone. As a result of high demand, much of the world's ribbon production moved to China, where production costs were lower and quality could remain high. It wasn't until 1745 that improvements in the ribbon loom led to a shared usage for weavers at large, and ribbon-weaving became more common.Īlthough ribbon has been used in lingerie for centuries, it wasn't until about twenty years ago that the fashion industry started to really make use of ribbon in everyday wear. ![]() As a result, ribbon-looms were banned from use. In Leiden, Netherlands, in the 16th century, weavers caused riots because of the specialty of these ribbon-looms over their own. In Krefeld, Germany, for example, they specialized in black velvet ribbon. But soon, each nation in medieval Europe had its own ribbon-weaving center. Looms that can do this are very sophisticated, which is why ribbons are a relatively modern invention. What makes a ribbon loom so special is how more than one fabric can be woven into a web at once. ![]() Scarlett (the owner) is in store to answer questions and help via phone Monday through Saturday 10-3.įacebook: Please visit us at were first woven more than a thousand years ago, in France. If you find you need a rush order, please call the shop at 21. I am also not responsible for customs officials in other countries nor postal service in other nations. I am not responsible for their shipping times nor their actions. Please remember I don't own the post office. NOR does that include whatever time the postal service takes. This DOES NOT include weekends or holidays. Shipping time: within 2 - 3 business days of cleared payment. ***58/60 inches wide 4 way stretch 50% recovery 95/5 cotton/spandex If you order in excess of 1 yard, I always cut continuous yardage. If I am away with family, I check in at night only from the hotel. I try to answer them every day but this is not guaranteed on weekends or late nights. Rainbow Stripe Multi KNIT 58/60 inches wideĬustom listings are absolutely possible! Please just send me a message. ![]()
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