Warp.—Wool, often colored at the end.
Woof.—Cotton or wool, most frequently the former.
Nap.—Coarse, loose, lustrous wool, generally cut short.
Sides.—Selvaged. This selvage is formed by the woof threads when they are wool and added on when the woof threads are cotton.
Ends.—Web of varying length at each end with fringe of loose warp threads.
ANTIQUE MELES RUG
Size 6' × 4'
PROPERTY OF MRS. LIEBER WHITTIC
Border.—Generally six or more border stripes; the wider one usually carries flowers in profile.
Prevailing Colors.—The antiques are noted for their rich golden yellow combined with blues, reds, and greens.