purfling

Noun

 * 1)  Two or more very narrow strips of black wood enclosing a lighter-coloured strip of wood set close to the edge of the top and back of a string instrument such as a violin, cello or a guitar, following its outline, or this effect simulated with paint.
 * The purfling on this violin is exceptionally beautiful.
 * 1)  An ornament consisting of purfle.