Bought this for a 2-year old.  I was wondering what she would do with it.  Well, she loves  it.  First she likes to ask other people (adults) to wave it around for her, and she watches and laughs.  Then she runs through the house with it.  Now...the only thing I'm worried about is that it is 6 feet long. and I'm worried she will trip herself.  That's my fault for buying it for someone too young.  The ribbon itself seems to be of very good quality...good stitching, strong silk fabric.  And it's very lovely.