cordonnet

[ kawr-dn-et, -dn-ey ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a thread, cord, or yarn used to outline a lace motif, form fringes, edge decorative braid, etc.

From French, dating back to 1855–60; cordon, -et

There were also other differences, both the "cordonnet" and the "rseau" being unlike those of Alenon.

The ground is composed of double twisted threads, and has a rounder mesh than Alenon, and there is no outlining cordonnet.

The raised Rose points are recognized by their thick cordonnet or outlining of the pattern.

Is usually worked with horsehair on the edges to give firmness to the cordonnet.

The cordonnet of Alençon is the only one which has horsehair for its foundation.

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