These ribbons are like long thin tapestries--heavy, intricate, and most importantly colorful. Here's a photo of some that I currently have. I'll definitely be posting pics of the new ribbon when I receive them.
Baumwolle Borte!--that's German for cotton ribbon
...and that's about all the German I know. But-- I've managed to communicate to a couple of new friends there who sell fabrics and textiles to find these amazing ribbons.