soutache

noun

A narrow flat braid in a herringbone pattern, used for trimming and embroidery.

A very narrow fiat braid, made of wool, cotton, silk, or tinsel, and sewed upon fabrics as a decoration, usually in fanciful designs.

A kind of narrow braid, usually of silk; -- also known as Russian braid.

A narrow braid often decorated with a herringbone pattern.

A narrow braid used as a decorative trimming.