selvedge

• Substantivo que designa a borda de um tecido, tecida de modo a impedir que os fios se desfiem ou se soltem; também se refere 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. Carpet borderC1formal

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

   Bainha de tapete

   • The antique rug had a beautifully woven selvedge.
   • The selvedge of the carpet was decorated with intricate patterns.
   • Collectors often examine the selvedge to determine the rug's origin.

   Sinônimosborderfringe

2. Fabric edgeB2formal

   The self-finished edge of a piece of fabric, woven to prevent unraveling or fraying.

   Ourela do tecido

   • The selvedge of the denim was left visible for a raw look.
   • When cutting fabric, avoid cutting into the selvedge.
   • The selvedge is often stronger than the rest of the material.

   Sinônimoslistselvage