parchment lace
/ˈpɑːtʃm(ə)nt leɪs/Now historical
noun
A kind of lace, braid, or cord, the core of which traditionally consists of thin strips of parchment.
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Privy Purse Expenses Princess Mary. From parchment + lace adjective, although apparently sometimes confused with passement lace.