Term to describe this work?

[lindapoirier]

III

 

[themerchantsofvintage]

Soutache or ribbon work. Very nice. I think 60s. Look forward to what others think.

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

I always called this soutache ribbon work too. It is lovely.

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

That type of work was still popular in the early 1960s, often seen in short and boxy shaped suit jackets, sometimes trimmed with a fur collar and/or cuffs. My guess is your blouse, or shell as they were sometimes called, dates from that time period. But it certainly could be late 1950s as well.

I might not expect it to be polyester in the ribbon. Most of that type was rayon or a rayon and synthetic blend such as rayon/acetate. Acetate was used a great deal for ribbons after WWII. Sometimes the ribbon was silk, but you say it does not appear to be.

 

[themerchantsofvintage]

I’ve had several Terkel before and come across them here in Montreal. I think it may have been manufactured in Montreal back in the day.

 

[poppysvintageclothing]

I have had some Terkel items as well and am in Montreal also..so probably was manufactured here, good chance. I see early 60s.

 

[Joanne]

I have 2 dresses with that kind of work, both 60s.