What is Passementerie? Passementerie refers to a collection of refined textile finishes: fringes, braids, pompoms, twists, or tassels. Behind this apparent simplicity lies an ancient, subtle, and demanding language of thread. Inheriting centuries-old traditions, it is characterized by meticulous work, often manual, where each element is shaped from woven, twisted, embroidered, or knotted threads. This …