Trimmings
Ermine trimming on a woman's robe, detail from a painting by Jan Vermeer
As trimmings or embellish (Einranden), the ornament of the edge of a garment, especially fur , respectively. The early Low German word Brame meant edge, also forest edge. The design and application of the trimmings depends on the respective fashion, it can include a textile part entirely, or only individual parts are occupied or bordered. Examples are the harem pants or the tappert .
Is derived from veiling as a synonym for Euphemisierung ( "euphemistic statement") is used.
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Individual evidence
- ↑ Alexander Tuma: Pelz-Lexikon. Fur and rough goods. XXI. Tape. Alexander Tuma publishing house, Vienna 1951. Keyword “dressing up”