Reunustaminen

Reunustaminen is a term used in Finnish-language contexts to denote the process of creating a border, edging, or frame around a material, object, or surface. The word combines reuna (edge or border) with the nominalizing suffix -minen, yielding a concept that encompasses both practical finishing and decorative framing.

In textiles and garment making, reunustaminen refers to finishing the edge of a fabric or piece to prevent fraying and to provide a clean, durable boundary. Common methods include hemming, overcasting, binding, and piping. The technique can be functional, simply keeping edges intact, or decorative, adding color, texture, or a raised line along the edge.

In graphic design and publishing, reunustaminen describes applying a border to images, layouts, or pages. Borders can delineate sections, improve visual hierarchy, or create a stylistic frame that enhances emphasis or cohesion within a composition. Digital tools often implement this as a border or frame option.

Beyond textiles and design, the concept may appear in other crafts and product finishing where a defined boundary enhances usability or aesthetics. Variants of the practice depend on materials, techniques, and cultural or stylistic preferences.

Etymologically, reunustaminen derives from the Finnish reuna (edge) and the -minen suffix, reflecting a long-standing emphasis on careful edge finishing in Nordic craftsmanship. See also: border, edging, hemming, framing.