Carpet weaving appeared in China during the West Han Dynasty 2000 years ago. During the 8th century Chinese felt carpets were prevailed and they were even stitched by silver threads. The dragon carpets of the 17th and 18th century were especially magnificent. This was possibly the peak of Chinese knotting art. But very few pieces of ancient carpets produced before the Qing Dynasty (1644 AD-1911AD.) preserved. In the early time of 20th century Americans and Europeans established some carpet factories in Tianjin, Qingdao and Beijing. The mainly material was wool, but silk was applied at that time.
 

After liberation (1949AD.), carpet-weaving industry was well developed. A lot of new designs appeared such as Peking Design, Esthetic Design, Floral Design, Embossed Design, Antique Design, and Chinese-Persian Design (originated from Middle East further developed in China, very popular at present.). Hundreds of academically educated designers improved the traditional models and trained weaving masters. China became one of the worldwide leading producers of the finest Oriental carpets in the 1980s. The finest silk carpet of the world, with a density of 1,000,000 knots per square foot (1000lines per foot) was from Zhenping, Nanyang Prefecture (our hometown) in Central China. That carpet was listed in Guinness Book of Record in 1998.
 

Chinese silk carpets are woven out of the high quality silk, Hand-knotted, with high-density and superb quality, graceful and various in design, harmonious in color matching, shining and smooth in surface, soft yet durable in texture, well proportioned and orderly in pattern. Free from confusion, anti-worm-eaten. Due to these features, Chinese silk carpets are of high artistic value, and good for decorations or collection. In addition the reasonable price, Chinese Silk carpets become one of the best-welcomed carpets in the international market.