1. a kind of linen tape or braid
Usage: archaic; textile

Examples

• The seamstress used inkles to trim the edges of the garment.
• Historical costumes often featured inkles as decorative elements.
• The weaver produced fine inkles on her narrow loom.
• Inkles were commonly used for binding and edging in medieval times.
• The museum displayed examples of colorful inkles from the 18th century.