I purchased this rug about 20 years ago on a trip to Beijing China. The dealer told me it took three Chinese woman over two years to make it and it was museum quality. He also said it was the emperors colors in the carpet told the story, I can’t remember the story now. The carpet has never been used and was rolled up in my house all these years. I would like to get the value to other insure it or sell it. I believe the material is silk it’s very soft.
I purchased it new