On another post, I was saying that a lot of work goes into caring for these beautiful works of art.  There is no denying that these rugs are elegant.  You cannot find the colors just anywhere, because the Chinese use special dyes that were created thousands of years ago, and are truly rare and magnificent.  The knots per square inch average about 625 and up, so you know that they were made with loving care.  They are durable, but you cannot put them in direct sunlight, or they will fade, and you can’t put them in a dark space, or moths will have them for lunch.  If a pet makes a stain, its going to be there because  you can’t use harsh chemicals to clean them.  If you vacuum the rug you have to use the suction part of the sweeper only not the rotating brush action part.   However, even though you must take great care of these rugs, they do have the craftsmanship and quality to last for generations.