Sashery (/ˈsæʃəri/) is a noun that refers to a store or shop that sells decorative ribbons, trimmings, or other fancy articles for clothing or home décor. The word is derived from the French word "sacherie," meaning a haberdashery. The spelling of "sashery" may seem unusual, but the "sash" beginning suggests a connection to items that are used to adorn, like a sash worn around the waist. The "ery" ending suggests a place of business, thus forming "sashery."
Sashery is a term that refers to a retail establishment or shop specializing in the sale of sashes, ribbons, and other related decorative materials. The term is derived from the word "sash," which typically denotes a long strip of fabric worn around the waist or shoulder, often used for decorative or ceremonial purposes.
A sashery typically offers a wide range of sashes in various colors, fabrics, and designs, catering to different occasions and events such as weddings, proms, graduations, and formal parties. These establishments may also stock complementary items like ribbons, bows, lace, and other decorative trims commonly used in dressmaking, gift wrapping, floral arrangements, and crafts.
Sasheries often provide personalized services, offering customers the ability to choose custom-made sashes that can be embroidered, monogrammed, or adorned with specific embellishments to align with individual preferences or event themes. They may also offer advice or recommendations on suitable sash options based on the specific event or occasion, ensuring that customers find the ideal sash to enhance their attire or add a decorative touch to their gift wrapping.
In recent years, with the rise of online commerce, the term "sashery" has also been used to describe e-commerce platforms or online stores that specialize in the sale of sashes and related items. These virtual sasheries offer the convenience of browsing and purchasing sashes from the comfort of one's own home, with the added benefit of access to a broader range of colors, styles, and customization options.