Ghasghai Rugs are predominantly made from sturdy sheep wool, often sourced from local sheep populations. The color palette is warm and contrasting, with dominant reds and shades of red, complemented by dark blue, ivory, brown, and occasional yellow or green tones. The design layout typically follows a free, not strictly symmetrical structure. Typical pattern categories include geometric shapes such as diamonds and medallions, stripe or field structures, as well as stylized animal and plant motifs. Visible variations within a rug are characteristic.

Primarily, new wool is used, often on a wool warp; in newer pieces, cotton is sometimes present in both the warp and weft. The color palette is warm and vibrant, featuring shades of red, blue, and ivory, with yellow, green, or orange as accents. The design layout is free and not strictly symmetrical. The pattern categories include geometric shapes, simple medallion or field structures, as well as stylized animal and plant motifs that can vary visibly from piece to piece.

The pile is usually medium to high and feels soft and dense. The knots are predominantly tied using the asymmetrical Persian knot, often placed slightly irregularly. The knot densities are in the low to medium range, typical for nomadic-use quality. The knotting and weaving techniques are functional and robust, with low standardization and visible, craft-related variations.

The pile is predominantly made of strong wool, often combined with a characteristic cotton warp. The color palette is clear and contrasting, frequently featuring red and blue tones, complemented by beige, ivory, green, or brown. The design layout is simple and functional. Allover patterns or small medallion layouts often dominate. The pattern categories mainly include geometric motifs as well as occasionally simplified floral elements.

The pile is generally medium-high and feels firm and robust. It is predominantly knotted using the asymmetrical Persian knot, usually placed regularly. The knot densities range from low to medium and show a strong variation depending on the village of origin. The knotting and weaving techniques are standardized at the village level and are consistently designed for practicality and durability.

High-quality, strong wool is primarily used for the pile, often combined with cotton for the warp and weft. The color palette is balanced and earthy, featuring red, dark blue, beige, and ivory, with green or brown as complementary colors. Characteristic is the design layout in the form of clearly defined field or garden motifs. The pattern categories combine geometric basic structures with stylized floral elements in a strictly organized arrangement.

The pile is medium-high and feels very dense, heavy, and durable. It is predominantly knotted using the asymmetrical Persian knot, applied regularly and tightly. The knotting densities are in the medium range and are designed for high durability. The knotting and weaving techniques are clearly standardized in a village style and are aimed at long-term use.

Very strong, durable wool is used for the pile, usually combined with a sturdy cotton warp. The color palette is clear and contrasting, with dominant shades of red and blue, complemented by beige, ivory, or occasionally green. The design layout is strongly architectural and typically follows a large central medallion with distinctly defined corners. The pattern categories are predominantly geometric, with floral elements appearing highly stylized and angular.

The pile is medium-high and feels very firm, heavy, and compact. It is predominantly knotted with the symmetrical Turkish knot, arranged regularly and densely. The knotting densities are in the medium range, with stability clearly prioritized over fine detailing. The knotting and weaving techniques are highly standardized and designed for maximum durability and shape stability.

Senneh rugs are made from fine sheep wool, usually on a cotton warp. The color palette is varied and balanced, featuring shades of blue, red, ivory, and green, along with subtle intermediate tones. The design layout is very regular and finely structured. Typical are dense all-over patterns, often in the form of fine Herati or geometric-floral structures that require a high degree of line precision.

The pile is low and feels smooth, fine, and dense. It is predominantly knotted with the asymmetrical Persian knot, which is set very regularly and precisely. The knot densities are in the medium to higher range, allowing for a clear representation of intricate patterns. The knotting and weaving techniques are controlled, uniform, and designed for technical accuracy.

Afshar rugs are typically made from sturdy, durable wool, often with a rather dry feel. The color palette is earthy and subdued, featuring dark red, rust red, blue, and ivory, complemented by green or yellow as accent colors. The design layout is clearly structured and less freeform than that of highly nomadic rugs. The pattern categories include geometric motifs, small medallions, and stylized floral elements in a compact, balanced arrangement.

The pile is usually medium-high and appears dense and durable. It is primarily knotted using the asymmetrical Persian knot, typically placed relatively evenly. The knotting densities are in the medium range and are designed for long-lasting usability. The knotting and weaving techniques are functional, stable, and have already been partially standardized, without completely losing the artisanal character.

The pile is predominantly made of new wool, usually combined with cotton for the warp and weft. The color palette is classic and balanced, featuring shades of red, blue, and beige, with green or brown as accent colors. The design layout is clearly structured and less variable than that of Hamadan rugs. The pattern categories include geometric motifs, medallions, and simplified floral elements in a calm arrangement.

The pile is medium-high and feels firm and dense. It is predominantly knotted using the asymmetrical Persian knot, placed regularly. The knot densities are in the low to medium range and are designed for everyday usability. The knotting and weaving techniques are solid, executed evenly, and standardized in a village style.

Primarily, new wool is used for the pile, usually combined with cotton for the warp and weft. The color palette is balanced and rather subdued, featuring tones of red, blue, beige, and ivory, with green or brown as complements. The design layout is clearly structured and often medallion-based. The pattern categories combine geometric shapes with stylized floral elements in an orderly, easily readable arrangement.

The pile is medium-high and appears dense and firm. The weaving is predominantly done with the asymmetrical Persian knot, applied regularly and evenly. The knot densities are in the medium range and are designed for durable usability. The knotting and weaving techniques are executed uniformly and standardized in a village manner, which gives the rugs their calm, reliable structure.

Typical of Gabbeh are very reduced, often almost minimalist designs with large solid color areas, few geometric motifs, or heavily simplified symbols. The color palette is often nature-inspired but can also include vibrant, clear colors in newer pieces. The design layout is intentionally calm and open, with plenty of negative space. This distinctive design independence clearly sets Gabbeh apart from the more structured patterns of traditional nomadic and village rugs.

Although Gabbeh rugs are hand-knotted and culturally rooted in a nomadic environment, they follow a different aesthetic logic than traditional nomadic, village, or tribal rugs. They represent less of a heritage of pattern traditions and more of a free, modern interpretation of nomadic weaving art. For this reason, Gabbeh are now mostly categorized as a distinct type of rug and are consciously differentiated from classic nomadic rugs such as Ghasghai, Lori, or Shiraz.