Where rugs and carpets are made in India
- Bhadohi–Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh
- India's largest hand-knotted and hand-tufted carpet belt
- Jaipur, Rajasthan
- Hand-knotted wool rugs and dhurries
- Panipat, Haryana
- Flat-weave dhurries, shag and recycled-fibre rugs
- Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
- Hand-knotted silk carpets
What to put in your quote request
- Construction: hand-knotted, hand-tufted, flat-weave, or machine-made
- Material: wool, silk, cotton, jute, viscose or recycled PET
- Size, design file or reference, colour pom-poms
- Backing, edge finish, and packing (rolled with polybag)
Add the quantity, destination country and whether you need samples first. Suppliers reply with price per unit, MOQ, lead time and Incoterm.
HS code and certifications
HS heading: 5701 (knotted carpets), 5702 (woven carpets and flat-weave kilims), 5703 (tufted). Confirm the full tariff code for your country with your customs broker, then estimate duty with the landed cost calculator.
Certifications buyers often ask for
- GoodWeave or similar child-labour-free certification
- Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC) membership
Need an independent check before shipment? Add pre-shipment inspection to your request.
Questions importers ask
Can I order a custom-size rug?
Yes. Handmade rugs are usually made to order, so size, colours and design can all be specified.
How long does a hand-knotted rug take?
Longer than tufted or flat-weave, because it is knotted by hand. The exporter's quote states the lead time.