A soutache
is narrow flat decorative braid, a type of galloon, used in the trimming of drapery or clothing. In clothing soutache is used
to conceal a seam. In military
uniforms a particular width or colour of soutache is used to indicate rank,
particularly in a hat. Soutache is often
woven of metallic bullion thread, silk, or a blend of silk and wool. In the
20th century soutache began to be woven of rayon and other synthetic fibres.
Soutache/Russia braid is what is commonly used on Hussar uniforms, and is especially prominent in rows on the chest. When researching in to suppliers of soutache braid, it is evident that the authentic types are very pricey in comparison, therefore this may mean that I will have to settle for something slightly more to my budget when the time comes.
Soutache/Russia braid is what is commonly used on Hussar uniforms, and is especially prominent in rows on the chest. When researching in to suppliers of soutache braid, it is evident that the authentic types are very pricey in comparison, therefore this may mean that I will have to settle for something slightly more to my budget when the time comes.
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