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Axminster carpetFloor covering produced in a factory founded at Axminster, England, in 1755 by the cloth weaver Thomas Whitty. The carpets were knotted in wool on woolen warps, with wefts of flax or hemp, and featured Renaissance architectural or floral patterns. The factory closed in 1835 with the advent of industrial weaving machines. The name survives as a generic term for all machine-made carpets with pile similar to velvet or chenille. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The city once was home to one of America's largest concentrations of textile mills, with world famous Axminster wool carpet woven on Nepperhan Avenue. On stage there's the acres of custom Tai Ping, Stark and Axminster carpets underfoot, as well as the extensive use of rare marble and semi-precious stone. Moor Instruments Ltd, Milwey, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5HU, United Kingdom. |
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