What: Decorative trim,
or pasementerie as it is known in French, includes a range of fabrics that
enhance other fabrics. Familiar
trims include bullion, thick, twisted fringe; gimp, open braiding on
upholstery; and ruche, strips of fabric used as upholstery or curtain trim.
When: In the 16th
century, the Guild of Passementiers was created in France. They were known’s as “passementiers’
and an apprenticeship of seven years was required to become a master in one of
the subdivisions of the guild.
Where: Good sources for trimmings range from
Houles, for traditional, French-inspired pasementerie; to Kravet, for a range
of designs from basics to fashion-forward (pictured above); to etsy for hand-crafted,
couture-inspired pieces.
Who: Designer Lori Weitzner created a
collection of trim for Samuel and Sons that incorporates jade, rose quartz,
hammered metal and more organic elements into chic, sophisticated fringes,
tiebacks and tassels.
Why: “A beautiful trim
can take a room out of the mundane into a different echelon.” – Designer Joanna
Wood, via Suite101
Images (from top): 1: House Beautiful; 2: Elle Decor; 3: Kravet; 4: Interior Design; 5: Town & Country Travel.
Images (from top): 1: House Beautiful; 2: Elle Decor; 3: Kravet; 4: Interior Design; 5: Town & Country Travel.
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