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Traditional & transitional
Persian- and Oriental-inspired designs, re-coloured or re-scaled for contemporary interiors.
Hand-knotted carpets · Bhadohi–Mirzapur · Jaipur
Hand-Knotted Carpet Manufacturers & Exporters in India
A hand-knotted carpet is built knot by knot on a vertical loom. Because every knot is tied around the warp, the pile is part of the structure — which is why well-made hand-knotted rugs last for generations and command a premium.
India's hand-knotting is concentrated in the Bhadohi–Mirzapur belt, Jaipur and Agra. We help importers, interior designers and retailers source hand-knotted carpets with a clear specification, controlled colour and inspection on the loom, not just at the end.
Hand-knotted styles we source
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Contemporary & abstract
Modern designs from your artwork, with high-low and mixed-fibre effects.
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Tibetan-knot rugs
Rugs using the Tibetan knotting technique, prized for a soft, slightly irregular hand.
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Wool-silk & bamboo-silk
Silk or viscose-type highlights for sheen and detail within a wool ground.
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Gabbeh-style & textured
Coarser, deeper-pile handspun rugs with tonal colour.
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Bespoke & hospitality
Custom sizes and shapes for residential projects, hotels and offices.
How to specify a hand-knotted carpet
- Knot type
- Asymmetrical (Persian), symmetrical (Turkish) or Tibetan knot. Each gives a different look and density range.
- Knot density
- Quoted per square inch or square metre. Higher density means finer detail, longer loom time and higher cost.
- Yarn
- Wool grade and origin, handspun or machine-spun, and the proportion of silk or viscose highlights.
- Pile height
- Specified in millimetres after shearing; lower pile shows more detail.
- Wash & finish
- Washing method sets softness and lustre; agree it on the sample, as it changes colour slightly.
- Lead time
- Hand-knotting is slow. Large or finely knotted pieces can take several months on the loom, so plan programmes accordingly.
Where they are made
Bhadohi–MirzapurThe largest hand-knotting and export base, with weaving contractors, dyers and washing units.
JaipurHand-knotted rugs with strong design and colour capability.
AgraA long-established hand-knotting tradition for traditional and fine-knot pieces.
What we inspect before shipment
Knot density against the approved sampleDesign and colour accuracy against the CAD and pom-pomsDimensions, squareness and straight edgesAbrash only where intendedWash quality, shearing and pile heightFringe and binding finish
Inspection follows our five checkpoints — factory audit, pre-production, during production, pre-shipment and loading — against the sealed golden sample. See quality control in India.
Minimums, sampling & private label
Hand-knotted carpets can be woven as single pieces, so minimums are usually set per design and colourway rather than in large volumes. Custom-dyed yarn and very large sizes add sampling time.
Every programme can be produced under your own brand, with your labels and packaging. Read about private label manufacturing in India.
Buying for the USA, UK and Europe
Market-specific sizing, labelling and testing notes for this category are covered in the carpets & rugs buyer guide.
Buyer questions
How long does it take to make a hand-knotted carpet?
It depends on size and knot density. A small, coarser rug may take weeks; a large, finely knotted piece can take several months on the loom. We confirm a realistic schedule with the factory before you order.
Is a higher knot count always better?
Not always. Higher knot counts allow finer detail, but many contemporary and Tibetan-knot designs look best at a moderate density. The right density depends on the design and the use.
Can you make a hand-knotted rug from my own design?
Yes. We work from your artwork or CAD, agree colours with pom-poms, weave a strike-off or corner sample and then the full piece.
How do you check a hand-knotted carpet before it ships?
We check knot density, design and colour accuracy, size and squareness, pile height, wash quality and finishing against the approved sample, then supervise packing.
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