In sewing, cord is a trimming made by twisting or plying two or more strands of yarn together.Kadolph, Sara J., ed.: Textiles, p. 465 Cord is used in a number of textile arts including dressmaking, upholstery, macramé, and couching. Soft cotton cord forms the filling for piping.Gates, Dorothy, The Essential Guide to Upholstery
See also Passementerie
References
Further reading
Gates, Dorothy, The Essential Guide to Upholstery, Toronto and Vancouver, Whitecap Books, 2000. Kadolph, Sara J., ed.: Textiles, 10th edition, Pearson/Prentice-Hall, 2007, , p. 63