The composition is formed of a repeating Square Kufic rendition of the word "qirban", one of many Arabic words that translate as "offering", but which happens to be prominent both in the Qur’an and in Christian rites. The rough granulation of the indigo pigment and variegation of the natural materials balance out the strict geometric precision of the composition, but also offer an extra layer of contrast with the purity of the painstakingly woven, golden “offering”.