http://community.stretcher.com/blogs/edeys_vintage_and_current_needlework/archive/2009/07/01/cigar-silks-and-needlework.aspxIn the late 1800's and early 1900's cigar manufacturers wrapped bundles of cigars with silk ribbons, bearing the name of the manufacturer. In keeping with the ideal of wasting nothing these ribbons would be saved then when they had enough wouldenCommunityServer 2007.1 (Build: 20917.1142)