selvage

• Nom désignant le bord tissé d'un tissu, réalisé pour empêcher qu'il ne s'effiloche ou ne se défasse, ou la frange décorative aux extrémités d'un tapis oriental.

A noun referring to the edge of a fabric that is woven to prevent unraveling or fraying, or an ornamental fringe border at the ends of an oriental carpet.

1. Fabric edgeC1formal

   The specially woven edge of a piece of fabric that prevents it from unraveling or fraying.

   Lisière d'étoffe

   • The tailor carefully cut the fabric along the selvage to avoid fraying.
   • Check the selvage for information about the fabric's manufacturer.
   • The selvage is often stronger than the rest of the fabric.

   Synonymesborderedgelistselvedge

2. Carpet borderC2formal

   An ornamental fringe or border found at either end of an oriental carpet.

   Lisière de tapis

   • The intricate design of the carpet's selvage indicated its high quality.
   • The selvage of the antique rug was woven with gold thread.
   • Collectors often examine the selvage to determine a carpet's origin.