The latter is typified by the Chinese floral pattern. In general, such design patterns confirm to the ideas and style of Chinese classical art. Contemporary ideas have found their way into carpet designing in recent years, adding to the artistic value of Chinese carpets. Wool must be carefully selected, classified, combed and rid of any impurity before it is spun into yarn. The yarn is then dyed in different colours as dictated by the design patterns.
Delicate workmanship is needed for the weaving process.
A carpet is usually hand-done by four workers weaving in unison. They must weave uniformly to ensure that the pattern and shape of the carpet come out evenly and undistorted. These carefully hand-done carpets can stand wear and tear. They can be washed and exposed to sunlight without fear of its colours fading. It is then bathed in a special solution and dried, which adds to the lustre of the carpet.