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Ribbons
Ribbons are rarely bought out of necessity — usually because something needs to look good: a present, a bouquet, a dress, a decorated hall. We keep them on reels, in widths from a few millimetres to several centimetres, sold by the metre.
Glitter and decorative ribbons
With metallic thread, checked, striped, with lurex. The most decorative group — used for gift wrapping, Christmas arrangements, wreaths and table settings.
Wide glitter ribbons hold a bow well; narrow ones suit tying small items and finishing details.
Satin
Smooth, glossy on one or both sides, in the widest colour range. A classic for bows, wedding decorations, dress finishes and hair accessories. The double-sided version costs more, but on a bow the difference shows.
Velvet ribbons
Matte, soft, with a characteristic pile. Back in fashion as headbands, chokers and garment trims. They look best in deep colours — bottle green, burgundy, navy.
Chiffon and occasion ribbons
Chiffon ribbons are sheer and light, and drape beautifully in bouquets and wedding decorations.
Occasion ribbons carry printed motifs — for Christmas, Easter, communion or birthdays. Availability changes with the season, so it is worth asking in the shop.
What they are used for
- Gift wrapping — bows, ties, box decorations.
- Occasion decorations — weddings, communions, christenings, holidays.
- Clothing — dress belts, trims, straps, neckline ties.
- Hair accessories — bows, headbands, scrunchies, clips.
- Floristry and craft — bouquets, wreaths, arrangements, scrapbooking.
How to choose
- Match width to scale. A 10 mm ribbon for a small box, 40 mm and up for a large bouquet.
- Bows need a firmer ribbon. Soft satin drapes nicely but a bow made from it collapses.
- Double- or single-sided? Wherever both faces show, choose double-sided.
- Seal the ends. Satin and chiffon fray; singe the end or cut it at an angle.
- Allow extra length. One decent bow usually takes 60–80 cm.
Come and see for yourself
Thread colour and yarn thickness are best judged in person — a screen rarely tells the truth. Visit us at Galeria Krakowska, level −1, Monday to Saturday, 9:00–22:00.
See also
Tapes • Lace • Elastics and cords • Jewellery
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