BOWS

Bows are one of the most widely used decorative elements, whether for hats or clothing. In our online store, we offer you a wide selection of accessories, from gift bows to party dress bows and, of course, bows for hats and wide-brimmed hats.

In terms of size, we have large bows and small bows, suitable for all kinds of projects. The variety of colors is not a problem here (blue bows, white bows, pink bows…) as well as the designs, some more elegant, others simpler, and some suitable for children.

Materials are not an issue either. Here you will find crochet bows, wool bows, satin bows, satin bows and organza bows.

Most of our bows are already tied and ready to be sewn or glued onto any garment or accessory, often with extra touches like small pieces of rhinestones or pearls. However, if you know how to make bows with ribbons, we also have loose ribbon so you can make the bow in the style you prefer.

WHAT IS A BOW?

A bow is a strip of fabric used to tie and/or secure a garment, accessory, or for the hair, often as a mere decorative element. While ribbons for bows can be made with any material, the most typical are satin, velvet, and silk.

Fabric bows have traditionally been included as part of dresses, whether to adjust the waist, sleeves, or bodice. However, bows have many other practical, ornamental, and symbolic uses.

Multiple cultures around the world (especially European ones) have used bows as hair ornaments, body decorations, or even as ornaments for animals. They are also widely used as package or gift seals.

WHAT IS A HABERDASHERY?

A haberdashery, also known as a notions store, is a store where products for sewing, knitting, and crafts are sold, as well as certain types of clothing.

Haberdasheries are usually small shops located in city centers, peripheral neighborhoods, and shopping centers. In them, you can find all sorts of materials and tools for sewing and other similar activities.

More specifically, they usually sell sewing items, textile replacements, fabric decorations, hair adornments and jewelry, tools (tapestry needles, bobbin lace, crochet, cross stitch...), dress accessories, baby clothes, and men's lingerie and underwear.

At Artipistilos, we are proud to be your trusted online haberdashery. Do not hesitate to contact us for any questions that may arise!

WHAT ARE FABRICS?

Fabrics or textiles are sheet-like materials that are made by intertwining and linking threads or fibers.

When this process occurs with longitudinal (warp) and transverse (weft) threads, they are called 'woven fabrics'. When it is done by loops forming a mesh, they are called 'knitted fabrics' or 'knitwear'. They can also be made by intertwining two or more warp threads, without weft, like some types of tulles.