Bhadohi Carpets: Handmade in India's Carpet City
Handcrafted in Bhadohi, where generations of artisans transform traditional weaving techniques into luxury rugs for homes, designers, hotels and global buyers.
Why international buyers source from Bhadohi
Bhadohi is recognised worldwide for handmade carpet craftsmanship. Its weavers create hand-knotted, hand-tufted, flat-weave and hand-woven rugs with traditional Persian and Oriental motifs as well as modern, floral and fully custom designs.
For international buyers, sourcing directly from Bhadohi combines skilled craftsmanship, custom manufacturing, quality control and a mature export ecosystem. IND Flying Carpets supports samples, OEM/private-label production, bulk orders and insured global shipping with export documentation.
How Bhadohi carpets are made
Each handmade carpet follows a careful production process that brings together design precision, premium yarns and skilled manual finishing.
1. Naksha design
A design, or Naksha, is converted into a colour-coded graph that guides the weavers through Persian, floral, geometric, contemporary or custom patterns.
2. Yarn preparation
Wool, silk, cotton, viscose, bamboo silk and blends are selected, cleaned, spun and dyed for the required texture, colour and performance.
3. Loom setup
Taut vertical warp threads are set on a loom to create the structural foundation of the carpet before weaving begins.
4. Hand-knotting
Artisans tie yarn knots individually around warp threads. Persian (Senneh) and Turkish (Ghiordes) knotting create detailed, durable handmade carpets.
5. Weft and compacting
Weft threads are inserted between knot rows, then compacted with a comb-like beater to secure the weave and build density.
6. Trimming and finishing
The pile is trimmed to reveal the design, then the carpet is washed, stretched, dried, edge-bound and inspected for colour, dimensions and knot consistency.
Bhadohi weaving styles
Hand-knotted
Premium, detailed, durable rugs woven knot-by-knot for luxury homes, hospitality and collectors.
Hand-tufted
A faster handcrafted technique suited to modern designs, custom patterns and accessible luxury.
Flat weave / dhurrie
Lightweight, reversible, pile-free rugs with practical maintenance and traditional character.
Hand-woven
Versatile woven carpets that balance heritage technique, texture and everyday performance.
Bhadohi carpet questions, answered
Why are Bhadohi carpets famous worldwide?
Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh is known as the Carpet City of India and is a major handmade carpet manufacturing hub. Its artisan families preserve generations of hand-knotting knowledge, creating durable wool, silk and custom rugs in Persian, traditional and contemporary designs for buyers worldwide.
What weaving techniques are used in Bhadohi carpets?
Bhadohi carpet makers use hand-knotting, hand-tufting, hand-weaving and flat-weave techniques. Hand-knotted rugs use individual Persian or Turkish-style knots around warp threads, creating dense, detailed and durable carpets; hand-tufted and flat-weave styles offer different textures, lead times and price points.
Can international buyers order custom carpets from Bhadohi?
Yes. Bhadohi manufacturers can produce carpets in custom sizes, colours, materials and designs for importers, interior designers, hotels and private-label buyers. IND Flying Carpets provides sampling, quality control, bulk production and export documentation for international custom carpet orders.
Which materials are used in handmade Bhadohi carpets?
Handmade Bhadohi carpets commonly use wool, silk, cotton, viscose, bamboo silk and blended fibres. Material selection depends on the desired look, durability, pile, budget and application: wool suits high-traffic settings, while silk offers fine detail and a luxurious sheen.