Knot.—Always Ghiordes. Number vertically six to fifteen; number horizontally six to ten; number to square inch thirty-six to one hundred fifty.
Warp.—Always wool.
Woof.—Always wool, which is usually dyed.
Nap.—Usually a long, shaggy, soft wool. Sometimes mohair.
Weave.—Very good as a rule, but apt to be somewhat irregular.
Sides.—Always selvaged.
Ends.—Nearly always a wide red webbing with loose warp threads at each end.
Border.—From one to six border stripes, most usually three.
Prevailing Colors.—Rich reds, yellows, greens, and blues, with more or less white.
Dyes.—Good in the antiques. Few modern pieces that are not aniline dyed.