silk ribbons

Smooth decorative bands

Silk ribbons are narrow strips of silk fabric used for decoration, tying, or embellishment.

They appear on gift wrapping, in hair, on clothing, and in craft projects.

The smooth, lustrous quality of silk gives these ribbons a more elegant appearance than cotton or synthetic alternatives: She tied the package with silk ribbons.

Ribbons in specific colors may carry symbolic meaning—pink for breast cancer awareness, blue for various causes.

Related
  • satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
  • velvetThick-pile textile
  • bowsRespectful forward bends
  • laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
  • tyingForming a knot

glossy · flowing · hair · hair accessories · gifts · award ceremony · wrapping · delicate · smooth · luxurious · woven · shimmering · fabric · threading · curling · gift wrapping · pastel · adorning

Opposites
material texture and quality

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aesthetic refinement and status

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Strong cloth-backed adhesive strip

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value and preciousness

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Disposable ratcheting fasteners

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Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G