Silk Organdy Chignon Bow
June, 1991
The Fine Art of Ribbonry
Styling Marlene Wetherell, Hair & Makeup Virginie/Ivy Bernhard
"A hundred years ago, rosettes and ribbons cascaded from hats, spilled over necklines, and decorated many an element of the Victorian wardrobe, from dainty purses to shoes. Some of these elaborate bows were fashioned by dressmakers and milliners, but others were the artistry of needlewomen who learned their craft through the pages of 'Godey's Lady Book' and other popular magazines. More than a tuck here, a stitch there - ribbonwork is by no means a simple craft. It requires a dexterous hand, a patient temperament, and an inspired teacher like Candace Kling, a talented artist, researcher, and lecturer who stitched these fancies using an old pattern book. Called 'The Art and Craft of Ribbon Work,' it has been reissued for us all to share."
"More than four-and-a-half yards of silk organdy ribbon are looped to form this chignon bow. Each side of the ribbon is stitched to make a casing, which is threaded with very thin beading wire to give the bow its spidery shape."
The Fine Art of Ribbonry
Styling Marlene Wetherell, Hair & Makeup Virginie/Ivy Bernhard
"A hundred years ago, rosettes and ribbons cascaded from hats, spilled over necklines, and decorated many an element of the Victorian wardrobe, from dainty purses to shoes. Some of these elaborate bows were fashioned by dressmakers and milliners, but others were the artistry of needlewomen who learned their craft through the pages of 'Godey's Lady Book' and other popular magazines. More than a tuck here, a stitch there - ribbonwork is by no means a simple craft. It requires a dexterous hand, a patient temperament, and an inspired teacher like Candace Kling, a talented artist, researcher, and lecturer who stitched these fancies using an old pattern book. Called 'The Art and Craft of Ribbon Work,' it has been reissued for us all to share."
"More than four-and-a-half yards of silk organdy ribbon are looped to form this chignon bow. Each side of the ribbon is stitched to make a casing, which is threaded with very thin beading wire to give the bow its spidery shape."