Knot.—Generally the Ghiordes, sometimes the Senna. Number vertically five to eight; number horizontally six to fourteen; number to square inch thirty to one hundred twelve.
Warp.—Cotton.
Woof.—Cotton.
Nap.—Good quality of wool, usually of medium length.
Sides.—Overcast.
Ends.—Short web and loose warp threads of medium length.
Border.—Usually three border stripes, one wide one with a narrow one on either side. The Herati border design is the most frequent.
Prevailing Colors.—Bright reds, browns, blues, pinks, and greens with white.
Dyes.—A large percentage are aniline dyed.