Soutache

A curved border of soutache trim in drapery found in the Senate Chamber of the Vermont State House
A beaded mask decorated with soutache
An underbraider on a Singer sewing machine shown with soutache in place feeding under needle

Soutache (/suːˈtæʃ/, soo-TASH), also known as Russia braid,[1]: 209  is a narrow flat decorative braid, a type of galloon, used in the trimming of drapery or clothing. Soutache is created by weaving a decorative thread around and between two parallel cords and completely covering the cores; this produces a piece of trim with a braided or herringbone pattern.[2] Often woven of metallic bullion thread, silk, or a blend of silk and wool,[1]: 239  soutache began to be made of rayon and other synthetic fibers in the 20th century.[citation needed]

  1. ^ a b Baker, William Henry (1908). A Dictionary of Men's Wear. Cleveland: Britton Printing.
  2. ^ Sweet-McNamara, Amee (2013). Soutache & Bead Embroidery. Kalmbach Books. p. 6. ISBN 978-0871167507.