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Patricia Maksimow: Celebrating Bow Production

September 1st, 2025 —

When I started in the world of handmade bow production, I realized that the real challenge was not only making the beautiful bow, but ensuring that every single piece had the same quality, detail, and finish. I wanted my clients to receive not just a bow, but an impeccable piece, worthy of representing their products and celebrations.

At the very beginning, each bow reflected the personality of the person who made it. While that gave them charm, it did not guarantee uniformity. That’s when I understood the need to create a clear and precise quality control system. I first established a standardized production process: from cutting the ribbon, to the exact proportion of the loops, as well as the measurements of the width and length of the tails. Next, I implemented inspections at different stages. At the start, we checked each ribbon roll to ensure proper color, texture, and width. During production, every bow was compared to a master model. we then learned how to send each piece through a meticulous inspection before being packaged.

This system has developed substantially since then. But the heart of what I helped develop in the beginning still remains, in each bow we ship.