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Passementerie, the French word for Trimmings, evokes an image of something special. Both functional and decorative, Gimps, Braids, Fringes, Tassels and Tiebacks added to furniture, drapery and pillows in a room create the finishing touch to a skillfully designed interior. Also see our Trim by Category page and Trim by Color page.

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Braid Fringe BRAIDS are also called Galloons. They are flat, narrow, woven textiles 5/8” to 4” in width. The edge can be cut, looped, scalloped or straight. Narrow Braids are used to cover nails or upholstery heads on wall upholstery. Wider Braids are sewn onto the fabric at the bottom of an Upholstered or Table Skirt. They are also used off the leading edge of Drapery Panels and Window Shades. For Pillows, Braids are set in from the edge.
Cords with Tape Fringe CORDS with TAPE (FLANGE) have a tape sewn onto the edge of the cord so that the cord can be inserted into the seams of Upholstery, Pillows, Draperies and Table Skirts.
Cords Fringe CORDS without a tape are hand sewn over the seams of Upholstered Furniture, Draperies, Table Skirts and Lamp Shades. For hard Cornices, run a Cord at the top for a “Finished Look.”
Fringe FRINGE is a decorative element. Often it is referred to as a narrow, woven or knitted textile consisting of a heading and a skirt. The heading looks like a gimp or a braid and the yarns in the skirt can hang loose as in a Cut Fringe, be twisted as in a Bullion Fringe or can be looped.
Bullion Fringe BULLION FRINGE is made of plain or crepe cords, rather than yarns. The heading can be plain or have a rolled top, which is also called a cord. Each cord used in the skirt is looped at the bottom and then twisted together. The cords are generally 1/8” to ½” in diameter and 2 ½” to 12” long. Bullion Fringe 2 ½” to 4” is used on Swags, Jabots and Draperies. Bullion Fringe 6” to 12” is used as a Skirt on Furniture or at the base of Drapery Panels. It is sewn on top of the fabric.
Fine Cut Fringe FINE CUT FRINGE has a flat skirt made of thin yarns. They range from 1” to 6” in length. They are used for Upholstery, Table Skirts, Draperies, Pillows and Lamp Shades.
Glass Beaded Fringe GLASS BEADED FRINGE has a heading, which is often plain, from which extend yarns or cords arranged in a plain or crisscrossed pattern and having one or more glass beads attached. Glass bead fringe is generally 1 ½” to 3” wide. It is particularly beautiful when light shines through it and is well suited for Valences, Drapery Panels and Lamp Shades.
Loop Fringe LOOP FRINGE has a flat skirt made of thin yarn and the fringe is looped, not cut. The bottom edge can be straight or scalloped. This trim ranges from 1” to 4” width. It is used for Upholstery, Table Skirts, Draperies and Pillows.
Moss Fringe MOSS FRINGE is a cut or looped fringe that is 1” to 2” wide with a plain or woven heading and a very full skirt. It is recommended for Pillows and Cushions. For a full and lush look use double the amount of fringe.
Mold Fringe MOLD FRINGE has a skirt ornamented with molds of unusual objects and shapes attached to a series of braided or crisscrossed cords. The molds are ovals, balls, animals, jade and other unique shapes. This unique fringe is used to create a focal point onValences, Draperies, Pillows and Lamp Shades.
Tassel Fringe TASSEL FRINGE is a looped fringe to which tassels are attached. The average width of tassel fringe ranges from 2 ½” to 4”. It is used for Draperies, Swags, Jabots, Valences and Lamp Shades.
Gimp Fringe GIMPS are flat, narrow, woven textiles, 3/8” to ½” in width. Edges can be plain, cut or have scalloped loops. Their original purpose was to cover upholstery tacks on wood frame furniture. They are also used on Pillows, Lamp Shades, Wall Upholstery and Decorative Screens.
Tassel Fringe TASSELS are hanging ornaments consisting of a head and a skirt of cut yarn, looped yarn or bullion cord. The head of the tassel is made of either yarn or a wood mold and covered with fine thread. The skirt can be embellished with an overskirt of tassels.
Chair Ties CHAIR TIES consist of a narrow decorative cord 27” to 42” in length with a tassel at each end.
Key Tassels KEY TASSELS are usually very full and highly ornamental. They are generally up to 4 ½” in length to which a key in an armoire or desk is attached. Key Tassels are also used on Jabots, in between Swags, at the corners of Pillows and as Pulls for window shades.
Tieback Tassels TIEBACKS are large tassels with cords that are used to hold back a drapery panel or curtain. The cords are usually ¼” to 1” or more in diameter. The SPREAD is the distance between the looped ends of the tieback.