The Chinese rugs that have color to them are made with dyes from vegetables or chrome dyes. The chrome dyes are softer and have more vibrant color choices. Both dyes are fast however and will have no bleeding to them. When you purchase one of these rugs you are going to have a great addition to your home and its décor. Once you purchase a Peking rug for one room you will on the look out for another one to add to another room.
Beware of dyes in old and new rugs. The vegetable dyes are great and eco friendly.