a gas turbine ring segment for use in gas turbine engines made from a ceramic matrix composite material is disclosed . the ring segment includes a stacked multiplicity of cmc thin - sheet lamellae each comprising a peripheral surface collectively defining a cross - section profile of the ring segment . the lamellae collectively define a channel formed in the center thereof for receiving a bow - tie member . the bow - tie member is disposed in the channel for holding together the stacked lamellae in a through thickness direction , and the in - plane strength of the bow - tie member is perpendicular to the in - plane strength of the lamellae . a stem portion of the assembly may be further secured with a wrap of cmc ribbon .