There is a type of camel in eastern Persia that grows long wool-like hair which is fine for rug weaving. It is silky and soft but very durable. It was largely used, always in natural beige to brown colors, in the rugs of Hamadan, Mosul, and Baluchistan.

Camel's hair was also employed to some extent in China. On muggy days these rugs will smell a little like our dearly beloved old camel's hair coat. Most of the so-called camel's hair today is goat hair.

GOAT   HAIR
In Turkestan and Asia Minor goat hair is used in some rugs, usually in the natural brown color.