balmoral

**Don Patrick** · 17th June 07, 12:05 PM

Just noticed this article on the web - though it might be of iterest.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balmoral_bonnet

**mcvarmit** · 26th June 07, 03:20 PM

this topic seems to have a long shelf life.

semper fi

slick

**Graywolf** · 26th June 07, 03:39 PM

My glengarry has loose ribbons, the balmoral has tied ribbons. Thompson's book explains how to tie them. After reading too my wife that the loose ribbons on a balmoral indicate availablility of the wearing for members of the opposite sex, (I think this was once again from Thompson's book - as folklore only) she rapidly tied the balmoral ribbons.

**MacWage** · 26th June 07, 07:15 PM

Here is a pict of some I tied (back of my X Marks bonnet). Of course, I MADE the balmoral, so I was able to make ANY style I wanted without having to adapt anything or cut/retie anything.

Tip:
Tie a KNOT before you make the bow. If done right, it is easy to make a bow like the one I did.