Resurgence in Silk Ribbon Embroidery

Defined Tag: Silk Ribbon Embroidery.
Silk ribbon embroidery is an old art form that has recently become popular again. It seems that in today’s world people are searching the old art forms to try to bring more beauty into this time. There is so much interest in the beauty of the ages. Its beginnings can be traced to France of the 1700s and then can be followed into Victorian England. It is a skill that uses embroidery techniques plus silk ribbons to make designs on clothing, bedding or really anything someone wishes to decorate. Because of the high cost of silk at one time it was only possible for royalty and the upper classes to afford the silks to make these beautiful patterns.  

One of the reasons silk ribbon embroidery is so popular is that you can see the results from your work almost instantly. Those who enjoy this hobby will say its easy to learn, that the silk ribbon embroidery is easy to work with and that making those rolled roses, or whatever pattern you choose, can be such a delight as you watch as it evolves. This only encourages the stitcher to want to do more.

Silk ribbon embroidery will allow even the beginner to make floral pictures on just about anything from clothing to pillows. These exquisite designs take you back to the days of embroidered bed jackets, gowns with raised flowers sitting richly on the bodice, on the lady’s parasol or her gloves.  

You will need to be certain when doing silk ribbon embroidery that you have the right supplies. This includes not only the lovely rich silk ribbons, available in colors too numerous to mention, but also the right needles. You’ll need several, and perhaps a book, or good Internet site, to help you learn the correct techniques. There are also kits available to teach beginners, or just to be enjoyed by intermediate or superior embroiderers.