Synonym.—Afghan.
Why So Named.—After the city of Khiva, in the province of Bokhara, from the vicinity of which they come. The name Afghan is sometimes used because some of the inhabitants of northern Afghanistan contribute to the supply.
By Whom Made.—By the Kirzig tribe of Nomads living in the province of Bokhara and in Northern Afghanistan.
Knot.—Senna. Number vertically seven to twelve; number horizontally six to eight; number to square inch forty-two to ninety-six.
Warp.—Dark wool or goats' hair.
Woof.—Black or gray wool or goats' hair.
Nap.—Fine lustrous wool or goats' hair of various lengths.
Weave.—Loosely tied so that on the back it has the appearance of the Ghiordes knot.
Sides.—Usually a wide selvage of black or dark brown goats' hair, sometimes containing as many as seven cords.
Ends.—Wide selvage at each end in plain red or striped with blue lines. The long, shaggy fringe of the loose goats' hair warp is a characteristic feature.