The field pattern shows a tessellation, the repetition of a single shape that forms a pattern with no gaps and no overlaps. Each of the surrounding borders shows a border pattern with rotation. The central connecting panel shows a border pattern of reflection and glide reflection with offset colors.

Several different weaving techniques were used in construction and decoration of this saddlebag. The face panels are executed in what is called soumak (a supplementary weft-wrapping technique); the central panel is a tapestry weave. Soumak lends itself to diagonal lines, whereas short straight lines are well-suited to tapestry weave. There is no pile.