2. Weft threads: yarns that usually cross the warp at a right angle and form decorative patterns.

3. Field: large area in the middle of the shawl which can be left plain or be ornamented profusely.

4. Corner ornament: pine or other motif repeated in the four corners of the field

5. Gallery: band of decoration running around the field

6. Main border: band of motifs running parallel to the weft and usually repeated at both ends of a shawl

7. Vertical borders: woven or embroidered borders following the warp direction

8. Selvage: the edge of either side of a woven or flat-knitted fabric finished to prevent ravelin