Raffít Ribbons New York was founded in 1989 in New York City by two sisters, Michele and Brandy Faskowitz, who were creating elegant gifts, but found elegant, easy to tie and affordable ribbon hard to find. They produced the first raffia ribbons in vibrant colors and showed designers how to create beautiful presentations with great ease. The packaging was simply a vintage spool, logo and label of sepia in crème.

With formal training in Renaissance architecture and painting, Eliot Raffít soon began expending the line to include fine ribbons and trim, twines and cords, feathers and furs all wound on their trademark vintage spools. Inspired by the runways of fashion, careful consideration for each new addition includes selecting the finest materials, textures, styles and colors.

The ribbons and trim are used for gift packaging, floral, fashion, weddings, special events, crafts and home décor. Raffit Ribbons’ offerings now include the finest silks, satins, velvets and taffetas fit to dress royalty and inspire the royal spirit.