Nap.—Soft, silky, even wool of varying lengths.
Weave.—Characteristic with its uneven distribution of woof threads, even more so than in the Khorasan proper.
Sides.—Overcast with wool.
Ends.—Short web with loose warp threads at each end.
Border.—From three to seven border stripes. The Herati design very common.
Prevailing Colors.—The antiques have soft, subdued shades of blue, green, and pink, also ivory, while the modern ones have rather bright shades of the same colors.
Dyes.—In the antiques good. In the moderns poor.
Designs.—Similar to those of the Khorasan proper. The pear design predominates. The Herati is common. Animals and birds are frequently represented. Medallion centre common.
Sizes.—All sizes from three to ten by four to twenty feet or even larger.
Prices.—$2.00 to $4.00 per square foot.