Moquette is type of fabric with a thick, dense pile. It is a particularly versatile and hard wearing material, predominantly wool with a small percentage of polyester. Moquette is renowned for its attractive, hard wearing, durable, and fire resistant qualities,[1] hence it is commonly used for carpeting and upholstery.
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Origin
Moquette originated in France where it was woven by hand. The standard width was a Flemish ell of 27 inches. There were two finishes: moquette velouté which had a cut pile like English Wilton and moquette bouclé which had an uncut pile like Brussels carpet.[2] It is still woven in Yorkshire using traditional techniques.
Examples
The most famous moquette in the USA is the one sent by Louis XVI to George Washington. It was made for the banquet room in Mount Vernon where it can still be seen.[2]
Moquette is also famous for being used on London Transport's vehicles, particularly the seats of London Underground's Tube trains.
See also
References
- ^ W. A. Gibson-Martin (1932). Ship-furnishing and Decoration. p. 71. http://books.google.com/books?id=4vogAAAAMAAJ&pgis=1.
- ^ a b Mildred Jackson O'Brien (2005). The Rug and Carpet Book. p. 54. ISBN 1419151851. http://books.google.com/books?id=g3Kc6yw-OTEC.
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