Production Centers

Rugs and carpets of different types are woven in each state of India. Each has their own specialties and qualities.

Durries of Haryana, Punjab, Karnataka Tamil Nadu and Orissa are famous for their multipurpose nature and distinct designs. Where Punjab and Haryana are famous for colorful geometric patterns on white or dull bases, Andhra Pradesh and Orissa are famous for Ikkat patterns. Navalgund durrees of Karnataka, also known as Jamkhans are richly patterned and depict stylized parrots and peacocks in rust, yellow, green and black colors.

Pile carpets form a separate category and are known for their exclusiveness. They again can be found in styles of the particular state of India.

Kashmir
Kashmir can be called the fort of the Indian oriental carpets and rugs. Famous for hand knotted woollen and silk carpets, they are a symbol of quality and artistic expertise. Pure silk carpets of Kashmir are such high quality that they are woven with 324-600 knots per square inch to capture the fine lines of the pattern. The basic pattern is of Persian origin. Kashmir is also known for Namdas, Hook rugs and Gabbas.

Agra (Uttar Pradesh)
Agra is known for natural vegetable dyes. Since it was the base of Akbar's empire, the artists were first established here. The place is known for persian syle carpets. Agra designs emphasize elegance and simplicity surrounded by bold floral borders. Turkman and Abussan varieties are also famous. They are known for realistic bold patterns.

Jaipur (Rajasthan)
Jaipur was another major center of the Mughal reign and hence carpet weaving. The carpetrs here were medium quality with about 80 knots to 120 knots per square inch and geometric patterns. Of late the quality is being improved as per the global standards. Jaipur carpets are known for their innovativeness.

Bhadohi, Mirzapur,Varanasi Region (Uttar Pradesh)
This region boasts maximum carpet production. The country owes 90% of its carpet production to this region. The quality was medium with 60 to 80 knots per square inch with certain improvements in past few years. The belt is known for Fashion Oriented, Hand- tufted, Indo-Tibetan carpets and has a major influence of Buddhist arts and patterns. The place also specializes in traditional woolen carpets and durries. The carpets here are known for their unmatched style and elegance.

Amritsar
Amritsar carpets are known for their fusion style, fusion of Persian craft and Indian style. The place got into the Carpet weaving sector in a big way in 19th century specially with designs called Mouri that are geometrical patterns. They mostly export their products. The place is also known for Embossed carpets based on Chinese designs.