Chryso comes from the Greek word gold. This is Hellenic's Golden Collection, hand-knotted in Agra, India. These are 9/9 quality or 81 knots per square inch. The dyes used are vegetable dyes, and the rugs are washed to give an antique finish. 100% worsted wool is used to make these rugs and to give them an antique luster finish. Designs are copies of Antique Persian Rugs found in different museums and publications. Professionally clean only.