Reunustukset

Reunustukset is a Finnish noun referring to edging, bordering, or border decorations applied to an object or space. The word is formed from reuna, meaning edge or border, with the nominalizing suffix -ustus, and the plural form indicates multiple edge elements or treatments. The concept is used across crafts, design, and construction to describe both the technique of adding a border and the resulting border features themselves.

In textiles and dressmaking, reunustukset include hems, piping, decorative trim, or lace used to finish edges of garments or home textiles. In graphic design and publishing, the term can denote borders around images or text blocks that separate them from the surrounding page or layout. In architecture, carpentry, tilework, and metalwork, reunustukset refer to edging strips, frames, or rim decorations that protect edges or provide visual emphasis.

Functionally, edging serves aesthetic and practical roles: it can enhance appearance by providing a finished look, define boundaries, and help protect vulnerable edges from wear or damage. The term is primarily used within Finnish-language contexts, and its precise translation into other languages can vary by field (for example, border, edging, trim, or border treatment).

See also: reuna (edge), reunus (border), reunustus (similar or related border terms in crafts and design).