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soutache

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sou·tache  (s-tsh)
n.
A narrow flat braid in a herringbone pattern, used for trimming and embroidery.

[French, from Hungarian sujtás.]

soutache [suːˈtæʃ]
n
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a narrow braid used as a decorative trimming
[from French, from Hungarian sujtas]

soutache - The band trimming on robes and pajamas.
See also related terms for trim.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.soutache - a narrow braid used as a decorative trimming
braiding, gold braid, braid - trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains


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The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a Lazaro gown of ivory beaded and embroidered silk satin organza fashioned with a scalloped strapless neckline, lace and soutache beaded with crystals and clear sequins touched with a silver thread that defined the molded bodice and A-line skirt which drifted into a chapel train completely edged in scalloped lace.
Worn by high-profile celebs like Cynthia Nixon, these craft pieces share a technique called Soutache, the same form of braiding used in upholstery and trim.
It even has the same soutache (ask Mom what that means) and daisy trims that Miss America contestants used to wear.
 
 
 
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