1. purfling - Noun
2. purfling - Verb
Ornamentation on the border of a thing; specifically, the inlaid border of a musical instrument, as a violin.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA round or oval sound hole may be covered or bordered with decorative rosettes or purfling. Source: Internet
Faber (2006), pp. 29–30 However, the precision with which he carved the heads and inserted the purfling quickly marked him as one of the most dextrous craftsmen in the world, a prime example of this being the 1690 "Tuscan" violin. Source: Internet
Each one is primarily chosen for their aesthetic effect and can be decorated with inlays and purfling. Source: Internet
Binding and purfling materials are generally made of either wood or high quality plastic materials. Source: Internet
Binding and purfling materials are generally made of either wood or plastic. Source: Internet
Less expensive instruments typically have painted purfling. Source: Internet