selvedge

• Существительное, обозначающее край ткани, сотканный для предотвращения распускания или осыпания, или декоративную бахрому на концах восточного ковра.

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.

   Кайма ковра

   • 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.

   Синонимыborderfringe

2. Fabric edgeB2formal

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

   Кромка ткани

   • 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.

   Синонимыlistselvage