Brinton, Reginald Seymour, 1869- · London, New York [etc.] Pitman · leaf 66
52 CARPETS runs straight; one chain binds the bottom and the intermediate shots, and the other the tuft shot. In this case, the tuft, equally supported on each side, tends to remain vertical, while the bottom weft, projecting below the tuft weft, gives the back a ribbed appearance. … Fig. 8. SECTION OF AXMINSTER. 3-SHOT A, Chain; B, Tufts; C, Stuffer warp; D, Double weft Each of these two weaves has its merits. The former gives better cover with its sloping tuft, while the latter claims an increased resiliency and immunity from the shading in made-up carpets, so noticeable with…
Carpets
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