1. a narrow flat decorative braid used as trimming on clothing or upholstery

Examples

• The military uniform was decorated with gold soutache around the collar.
• She added black soutache trim to the edges of the velvet jacket.
• The antique chair featured intricate soutache work along its arms.
• The designer used silver soutache to create elegant patterns on the evening gown.
• Traditional folk costumes often incorporate colorful soutache as decoration.
• The upholsterer recommended soutache to finish the edges of the cushions.