Eureka Reporter | 1905-05-05 | Page 6 | Timber Ribbons

timber R bbous many of the handsomest summer hats worn by women are literally made from wood shavings the finest examples of this industry are produced in japan these wooden rib bons appearing in many forms some of which have almost the delicacy and sheen of satin while others resemble toft and dainty crepes only about 15 per cent of the chip is being worked into what is commercially cnown ts chip braid which is em aloyed in the same manner as straw braid that is for hats basketry and ather fancy articles