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selvage

(n): border consisting of an ornamental fringe at either end of an oriental carpet
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4 days ago reesetee said:

In stamp collecting, the margins on a sheet or pane of stamps. It may contain printer's markings or other information.

11 months ago 82times said:

yes. that is a more better wikipedia link. thank you. i understand what makes that kind of denim desirable.

11 months ago sarra said:

Wikipedia: selvage denim

A variation is selvedge.

11 months ago 82times said:

ok, i read the wikipedia entry on this but am still confused. when i see this word on designer jeans on eBay, does it mean they're like, from the edge of the roll? seconds? unsalable? all of the above?

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