The dhurries are mostly made using of cotton yarns, with wool or jute making occasional appearances. Sometimes, artisans may add linen, viscose, and/or polyester to give the dhurries a more contemporary look. 

The traditional handloom dhurries are woven on pit looms and frame looms. As a pre-weaving step, the yarns are dyed in desired colours depending on the design in mind. Generally, only the yarns to be used in the weft are dyed. White or natural beige-coloured yarns are used in the warp. Conventionally, the yarns would be starched and/or bleached to add stiffness to them. Once ready, both the warp and weft yarns are set on the handloom and interlocked into beautiful dhurries with symmetrical patterns.