deckled

9.2

Having a rough, uncut edge like handmade paper

adjective
/ˈdɛkəld/

Specialized

: biselado

He admired the deckled edges of the art print, which made it look more unique and handcrafted.

Examples

For her scrapbook, she preferred using deckled paper to add a touch of elegance and character.
The artist chose a deckled paper for her handmade invitations to give them a rustic feel.
And this is a technique that all print makers know to create a false deckled edge to simulate a natural paper making process.

Synonyms

deckle-edged

vsdeckled

Specialized

8.9

Paper with a rough, uneven edge like handmade paper

is the same in meaning but written without a hyphen

featheredged

vsdeckled

Specialized

8.9

An edge that is uneven and becomes thin and soft like handmade paper

emphasizes an untrimmed rough edge rather than a tapered finish

How Rough

ragged

21 3.5

torn

34 1.0

deckled

Specialized

9.2

trimmed

1.0

smooth

256 1.0

Surface Forms

deckled positive

Morphology

deckled = deckle (opaque) = deckle + ed

The word 'deckled' derives from 'deckle', a specialized term in papermaking, making it opaque for learners unfamiliar with the process.

Etymology

Deckled comes from the frame used to make paper, the deckle, which leaves a 'rough' or 'untrimmed' edge on handmade sheets. So a deckled page is one that keeps that uneven, handcrafted border and looks vintage or special.