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the th cent. in a high-warp loom the threads are stretched vertically in front of the weaver, and the lisses or loops which raise the alternate threads to make the shed are lifted by hand; in low-warp work, the warp threads are horizontal, and the lisses are moved by means of a foot treadle. the strong
warp threads of wool or linen may vary from to in an inch ( to per cm), but are ordinarily fewer than ( per cm). the soft, full weft threads of wool, silk, or metal entirely cover the warp, which remains apparent in the form of ribs. in true tapestry, the front and back surfaces are alike, except that...
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