Soutache

Soutache (/suːˈtæʃ/, soo-TASH), also known as Russia braid,^: 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. Often woven of metallic bullion thread, silk, or a blend of silk and wool,^: 239 soutache began to be made of rayon and other synthetic fibers in the 20th century.