FAQ
Q: Can you tell me something about silk?
Q: How to maintain of silk rugs?
Q: How to clean silk rugs?
Q: What is the usual standard of your silk rugs?
Q: What determines a good silk rug?
| A: It is well known that silk is discovered in China as one of the best materials for clothing - it has a look and feeling of richness that no other materials can match. "A silkworm spins all its silk till its death and a candle won't stop its tears until it is fully burnt." This Tang dynasty poem accurately describes the property of the silkworm. Despite technological development, a silkworm can only produce a certain amount of silk---1000 meters (3280feet) in its lifespan of 28 days. The rarity of the raw material is the deciding factor of both the value and the mystery of silk. Thousands of years have passed since China first discovered silkworms. Nowadays, silk, in some sense, is still some kind of luxury. Some countries are trying some new ways to make silk without silkworms. Hopefully, they can be successful. But whatever the result, nobody should forget that silk was, still is, and will always be a priceless treasure. |  |
Q: How to maintain of silk rugs?
| A: The purchase and installation of your rug is a kind of investment. It needs sustained care to protect it against wear and tear and the other hazards of daily use. Here are some suggestions on maintaining silk rug. 1. Use a walk-off mat at each busy entrance to absorb soil and moisture. This mat should be cleaned regularly so that it does not become soil source itself, especially in inclement weather. 2. Rotate the silk rug at least once a year to prevent bright sunlight damaging the dyes. 3. Use a good quality underlay below the silk rug. This will not only give better resilience underfoot, but prolong the life of your silk rug. And it also can prevent slipping leading to accidents. 4. Vacuum your room frequently, at least once a week and more often in high traffic areas. The surface of your silk rug should be vacuumed lightly in the direction of the pile. 5. If you want to store your silk rug for some time, first clean it and roll it in brown paper. Do not use plastic bags or leave it in a damp place as mildew will form and destroy its foundation. |
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Q: How to clean silk rugs?
| A: If properly cleaned, your silk rug will last for a long time. We recommend professional cleaning every two or three years especially for silk rugs. How often you clean the silk rug yourself will depend on the traffic and weather. Generally, silk rug in light traffic areas should be cleaned once a year; in normal traffic areas once every six months and in heavy traffic areas probably once a month. When you are cleaning a silk rug yourself, the most common problems are over wetting and excessive use of detergents. After cleaning, please ensure your silk rug is dried within twelve hours, otherwise mold or mildew may grow on them. Careful use of good ventilation, central heating and air conditioning systems will help the drying process. Exercise care with detergents as increasing quantities beyond the recommended solution levels won't enhance cleaning effectiveness while they may leave excess residues in your carpet which will lead to a rapid re-soiling. |  |
Q: What is the usual standard of your silk rugs?
| A: The standard of silk rug determined by three things, knot density, sizes and shape.
Knot density 300lines: 90,000knots /square foot 400lines: 160,000knots /square foot 500lines: 250,000knots /square foot 600lines: 360,000knots /square foot 800lines: 640,000knots /square foot Normal size (1ft = 30.48cm, 1sq.m. = 10.7636sq.ft.) 2 x 3(ft) = 61 x 91(cm) 2.5 x 4(ft) = 76 x 121(cm) 3 x 5(ft) = 91 x 152(cm) 4 x 6(ft) = 122 x 183(cm) 5 x 8(ft) = 152 x 244(cm) 6 x 9(ft) = 183 x 274(cm) 8 x 10(ft) = 244 x 305(cm) 9 x 12(ft) = 274 x 366(cm) 10 x 14(ft) = 305 x 427(cm) 12 x 18(ft) = 366 x 549(cm) 14 x 20(ft) = 427 x 610(cm) 18 x 26(ft) = 549 x 792(cm) 20 x 30(ft) = 610 x 914(cm) Normal shape of silk rugs Rectangular, square, runner, oval and round. |
 
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Q: What determines a good silk rug?
| A: The knot density is one of the most important criteria of quality. The quality of silk material, the workmanship, the harmony of colors and the balance of the pattern are also important factors to determine the quality. As far as the knot density concerned, we consider 160 lines (25600knots/sft) silk rugs medium fine, 300 lines (90,000knots/sft) silk rugs fine, 400 lines (160,000 knots/sft) silk rug super fine, above 500 lines (250,000 knots/sft) silk rug extreme fine, 1000 lines (1000,000 knots/sft) silk rug the finest. The Persian silk rug are very famous for their design and quality but compared with Chinese silk rugs, the knot density is much lower. China produces extremely high knot-density silk rugs and silk tapestries, which workmanship are incredibly exquisite. |  |