This line takes its name from Afghanistans remote and inaccessible province of Nooristan. It is one of the most finely woven lines of carpets produced anywhere with all natural dyes and handspun wool. It is woven by Turkmen weavers using the asymmetrical or Persian knots. The weaving is approximately 15 x 15 or 225 knots per square inch. The designs vary from the finely knotted carpets of the Persian tradition such as Kashan, Tabriz and Farahan Sarouk to Mughal carpets and other less well known designs.