Gadroon is a decorative technique that involves carving or engraving a series of convex curves, often in a repetitive pattern, onto the surface of an object. Synonyms for gadroon include beading, reeding, fluting, scalloping, roping, embossing, grooving, and cabling. These terms are often used interchangeably to describe similar decorative elements on furniture, silverware, jewelry, or architecture. Gadrooning has been a popular ornamental style since the Renaissance and is still widely used in traditional and classical designs today. Whether it's a simple beaded edge or an intricate scallop pattern, gadrooning adds texture, depth, and elegance to any object or structure.