What is a ribbon?

Ribbon refers to a kind of exquisite hand-made ribbon. Ribbons of different colors represent different meanings.

Ribbon is a strip of flexible material, usually made of cloth material, but it can also be made of plastic or metal material. The general purpose of ribbons is to bind objects and connect two objects together. Cloth, especially silk ribbons are generally related to clothing, but they can also be used for decoration, commemoration or symbolism. Cultures around the world also use ribbons on hair, bodies, and even pets or buildings. Ribbons are also used as decoration for wrapping gifts. Typewriters and dot matrix printers use dyed ribbons to store ink.