Warp.—Double yarn of wool. Sometimes half cotton and half wool.
Woof.—Double yarn of wool. Sometimes of wool and cotton.
Nap.—Best, soft, double-stranded wool.
Weave.—Closely and tightly woven, making the nap stand up straight.
Sides.—Overcast like other Kurdish rugs.
Ends.—One end has plain selvage, the other selvage and loose warp threads like most Kurdish rugs.
Border.—From two to five border stripes.
Prevailing Colors.—Dark reds, blues, and browns; also white and yellow.
Dyes.—Good.