Rickrack (noun)

A zigzag pattern or trimming of fabric, typically made from cotton or nylon, used as a decorative element on clothing or household textiles.

Origin:

The word rick-rack comes from the french word ric-rac, which is an onomatopoeic word for the zigzag pattern.

Examples:

1. She sewed rickrack along the hem of her dress.
2. The curtains had a bright rickrack trim.
3. I bought some rickrack to add to my daughter's backpack.
4. The rickrack on the pillow gave it a playful look.
5. Rickrack can be added to any project to give it a pop of color and texture.