A ribbon or narrow band used in bookbinding and millinery to strengthen or decorate edges.
From French 'foret' (little forest/ribbon), diminutive form related to 'forêt.' The term transferred from textile decoration to bookbinding technique.
Foret ribbons in bookbinding are the unsung heroes of beautiful vintage books—they're tiny but they prevent pages from tearing and add elegant gold borders, which is why precious medieval manuscripts still have them after 600 years.
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