Deckle Edge (Noun)
Meaning
Rough edge left by a deckle on handmade paper or produced artificially on machine-made paper.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The artist chose a paper with a deckle edge to add a touch of elegance to her watercolor painting.
- The book's pages had a distinctive deckle edge, giving them a handmade appearance.
- The printer used a special technique to create a deckle edge on the machine-made paper, mimicking the look of handmade paper.
- The deckle edge on the stationery added a rustic charm to the letterhead.
- The papermaker carefully crafted each sheet to have a unique deckle edge, making each one a one-of-a-kind piece.