Reunapitsiä

Reunapitsiä is a Finnish term referring to decorative lace used to finish the edges of textiles. The word is formed from reunapitsi, edge lace, with the plural suffix ä, and is used to describe multiple edging pieces. Reunapitsiä is applied to hems, collars, cuffs, napkins, tablecloths and other woven or sewn textiles, serving both functional and decorative purposes.

The lace is typically produced by hand using traditional techniques such as crochet and various forms of bobbin or needle lace, though modern machine-made variants exist. Materials commonly used include cotton and linen threads, sometimes blends with synthetic fibers, selected to suit the fabric and the technique. Designs range from simple, restrained borders to elaborate scalloped edges featuring geometric or floral motifs.

Historically, reunapitsiä appears in Finnish textile practices and rural craft, where edge lace finished everyday garments and household textiles. In contemporary practice, the term is used in craft literature and design to refer to this edging style and to motifs that inspire modern textiles and fashion.