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Millinery material: ribbons (Petersham and Grosgrain)

Ribbons used to line head fittings are known as petersham ribbon or grosgrain ribbon.
Grosgrain are  traditionally stitched into skirts at the waistband. It has a straight woven edge.

Petersham is used in ladies’ hats & is easily recognised by its scalloped edges.
Petersham has been around since 1848!!
Petersham is also used in mens’ hats & has a straight edge & therefore comes as grosgrain.
Do not use polyester petershams - they have no stretch & melt under an iron.
Best quality petersham available on the market at present is ’Panda Petersham’.


Petersham is available only at our studio. Contact us to make an appointment

Modern petersham / grosgrain:


Vintage petersham / grosgrain:

  petersham 15mm petersham 22mm petersham 25mm
  petersham 38mm petersham 54mm petersham 72mm