selvage

• Substantivo que designa a ourela de um tecido, ou seja, a borda tecida de forma reforçada para evitar que os fios se desfiem ou se desfaçam. Também pode se referir à franja decorativa nas extremidades de um tapete 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.

   Ourela do tecido

   • 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.

   Sinônimosborderedgelistselvedge

2. Carpet borderC2formal

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

   Cairel de tapete

   • 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.