Trims are products that we know in the interior - tassels, fringes, elegant braids, ribbons, cords and even ropes. These are the details that help to decorate our clothes, accessories, curtains, pillows, lampshades, tablecloths, napkins and bedspreads. They create a special uniqueness and brightness of the interior in any style. Trims also add personality to our clothes.

France is considered the birthplace of trimmings. Bason - from the French word passement, which means lace (braid), braid. Items are usually made of gold, silver or tinsel thread (gilded, silver-plated, copper, pewter, bronze), gold-woven ribbon or plating. The very word "braid" should have denoted any piece of trimmings, but this is usually the name given mainly to gold or silver trimmings.



Metal braids are used more often to decorate men's and sometimes women's clothing, as well as for various items of military uniform. In the latter case, these are shoulder straps, epaulettes, signs on headdresses, breast and sleeve patches, buttons, edging, stripes, aiguillettes and other elements. Many of these braids were called galloons. Under the trim is generally meant a wicker product (cord, braid, buttons, fringe, chenille, tassels, etc.) used to decorate furniture, home textiles, clothing, and accessories.

Trims have been known for a long time. For example, the decoration of textiles with fringes, tassels and cords is already found in Ancient egypt and China. However, it was in Paris in the 18th century that applied decorative arts flourished. It was a time of significant changes and inventions - the jacquard loom, fringe machines and many other innovations that predetermined the development of applied art appeared. But to this day, there remain some intricate weaves for tassels, fringes and hand-made trims.



In the 17th century, trimmings were used in the clothing of the nobility. There were tassels, fringes, braids, from which original patterns and decorations were created. When decorating clothes, they used soutache and trimmings, while filling large surfaces with patterns, which turned into embroidery. The result was a unique compositional design. Back then, trimmings were one of the most common types of decoration. Then a similar decoration was used occasionally, and now fringe, tassels, braid appear on the podium for several seasons.




Trims are created using a cord, for the manufacture of which wool, jute, cotton, linen, silk, synthetics are used, soutache and chenille yarn are used. The twisted yarn is wrapped with a finer and more beautiful thread. For example, silk, paper or linen yarn is wrapped with gold, silver or tinsel thread, silk - linen and paper, woolen - paper.

Silk thread - this is a classic of fancy crafts. The properties of each material are different, and the application is determined through the purpose of the object. Cords are often patterned, braided, with metal threads, sometimes in several threads with different shades, which allows you to come up with an original ensemble for an interior or clothing. Silver or gold threads are stretched into fringes or tassels, and the cords are wrapped with beautiful thin threads, with an imitation of a noble metal.



Cords made by weaving or multiple twisting in different directions. The braid is created by weaving on special looms; special looms are also provided for the fringe.

Chenille - this is also a cord, twisted from several threads, between which a row of short ends of the thread is sandwiched, which gives the appearance of furry.Needlewomen who create their own products can buy chenille yarn in the store, but you can also make it yourself.

Very beautiful pillows and various rollers, decorated with cords, fringe, braid, chenille and tassels. Designers sometimes use unusual applications for trimmings. In skillful hands, the bassinet makes any piece of furniture a unique piece of art that brings aesthetic pleasure. Textile draped interior items, clothing and accessories look much brighter and richer. All of these accessories enhance the luxurious look. Surrounding ourselves with beautiful decor, we create an atmosphere of comfort and coziness around us.



In modern fashion, a wide range of trimmings is used, among which you can find suitable for every style and taste.

Each time has its own types of finishes. Fashion returns, designers interpret basic techniques and accents, trying on modernity and using old applied art. Pieces are a great opportunity to create exclusive clothes and original textile interior.

Despite the simplification of everyday life and clothing in modern fashion, trimmings find lovers of soft textile design in the interior of their home, in clothes and accessories.