The Velvet Ribbon That Looks Like It Came Off a Cathedral Vestment.

Charmed House Interiors · Ribbons

Deep navy velvet embroidered with an interlacing gold trellis, each loop worked in raised metallic thread with small fleur-like clusters at the crossings. The reverse is antique gold, and a gold wired edge holds every shape you set. Wide, weighty and genuinely ornate — the embroidery is the whole point.

Buy less of it and use it where it will be seen.

Style note — the tree: Cut a few generous lengths for the front of the tree rather than swagging the whole thing.

Style note — gifting: One length around a single special parcel, knotted rather than bowed.

Two Ways to Style It

On a navy-and-gold tree. Layer with cobalt glass, brass stars and warm white lights so the embroidery catches the glow rather than competing with it.

Along a dark mantel. Loop it through deep green garland between brass candlesticks — the raised gold thread reads beautifully by candlelight.