The frame, which is of the simplest structure, resembles that now in use among the weavers of Ekhmim.

It is horizontal, and is formed of two slender cylinders, or rather of two rods, about fifty-four inches apart, each held in place by two large pegs driven into the ground about three feet distant from each other.

The warps of the chain were strongly fastened, then rolled round the top cylinder till they were stretched sufficiently tight.

Mill sticks placed at certain distances facilitated the insertion of the needles which carried the thread.

As in the Gobelins factory, the work was begun from the bottom.