Hand Dyed Silk Ribbon – 38mm

Bring historical accuracy to your garments with our 100% pure silk hand-dyed ribbon, perfect for 16th and 17th-century historical clothing. Ideal for Tudor, Elizabethan, Jacobean, and Restoration styles. Perfect for reenactment, theatre, and museum-quality costumes.

Key Features

• Width: 1.5″ inch (38mm)
• Composition: 100% silk

Sold per yard; multiple yards will be sent as one continuous length wherever possible

Lead time: We source this ribbon to order. Please allow an extra 5–7 working days before your order is dispatched.

Rich, Layered Colours with Natural Variation, Hand-Dyed for Historical Accuracy

Available in a carefully curated selection of historically influenced colours, and made from the finest silk, this ribbon boasts a soft, lustrous sheen. Each length is hand-dyed in small batches, creating rich, layered colours with natural variations that reflect authentic historical dyeing methods. This method created the subtle batch-to-batch colour variations typical of 17th-century textiles, adding unique authenticity to each ribbon.

 The Perfect Period-Accurate Trim for Your Historical Projects

Whether outfitting a stage production or preparing for a reenactment event, this silk ribbon is the ideal period-accurate trim. Every detail matters, and this ribbon speaks volumes. Incorporating this hand-dyed silk ribbon into historical reenactments or period fashion enhances authenticity and pays homage to skilled 17th-Century artisans. It underscores the cultural significance of silk craftsmanship and early modern European textile arts.  Silk was a luxury material then, imported from the East and woven in European textile centres like Lyon, France, and Coventry, England. Silk ribbons were prized for their decorative appeal, adorning garments, hairstyles, and accessories of both men and women. More than ornamental, ribbons signified status and wealth, reflecting the luxury accessible primarily to the elite.

Bring Your Historical Vision to Life, Stitch by Stitch

Ideal for reenactment, theatre, or museum-quality costuming, this ribbon works beautifully on petticoats, doublets, bodices, sleeves, and gown trims. It sews easily, drapes well, and adds an authentic finishing touch to any historically inspired garment. Step back in time with confidence—our silk ribbons bring your historical vision to life, stitch by stitch, enhancing every garment with authenticity and elegance.