RIBBON THE ART OF ADORNMENTPhotography by Parker Clayton Smith Tantiquity. In Ribbon: The Art of Adornment, ribbon experts Nicholas Kniel and Timothy Wright celebrate its history, versatility, and beauty. With over two hundred stunning, stylish photos, Ribbon gives inspiration and ideas for uses in home décor-including tabletops, pillows and curtains, and holiday decorating-gift adornment, fashion, weddings, parties, and more. Learn techniques for tying bows and other methods of working with ribbon, as well as how to purchase, care for, and store ribbon. Also included are a helpful glossary defining textile and ribbon terminology and a comprehensive resource section. This book provides all the inspiration you need for immersing yourself in the luxurious world of ribbon. Born in Las Vegas, designer Nicholas Kniel lived in -Germany and Michigan before moving to Atlanta. -After earning a bachelor's degree in fashion design from the American College, Nicholas designed couture evening and wedding gowns.
He also created visual displays for large companies and couture boutiques. Nicholas and his boutique, Nicholas Kniel-Fine Ribbons & Embellishments, have been featured in Martha Stewart Weddings magazine, Country Living magazine, Town and Country Weddings, Southern Lady magazine, and on the Today show. Artist and poet Timothy Wright is a paper- and ribbon-aholic who collects vintage ephemera, antique photographs, books, and myriad other objects that lead to design inspiration. In addition to having poems published in a number of magazines, his paintings have been exhibited publicly and in private collections. He lives in Atlanta. Nicholas Kniel-Fine Ribbons & Embellishments is an intimate boutique in Atlanta, Georgia, offering vintage and couture adornments since its opening in 2000. Nicholas Kniel also serves as a design studio for Nicholas and many other designers and artists. Visit their website at www.
nicholaskniel.com. Jacket photographs © 2008 Parker Clayton Smith Jacket design by Debra McQuiston.