Bhadohi, the 'Carpet City', is the hub of India's hand-knotted carpet belt, supplying the world with wool rugs in classical and contemporary designs. The craft anchors the livelihoods of an entire region of UP.
- Region of origin:
- Uttar Pradesh
- GI registration:
- Bhadohi Carpet
- Materials:
- wool; cotton
- Techniques:
- hand-knotting & tufting
- HS code (customs):
- 5701
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About Bhadohi Carpet
Bhadohi, the 'Carpet City', is the hub of India's hand-knotted carpet belt, supplying the world with wool rugs in classical and contemporary designs. The craft anchors the livelihoods of an entire region of UP.
- Region of origin
- Uttar Pradesh
- GI registration
- Bhadohi Carpet
- Materials
- wool; cotton
- Techniques
- hand-knotting & tufting
- HS code (customs)
- 5701
How it’s made
hand-knotting & tufting
The makers
Crafted by Bhadohi weavers of Uttar Pradesh.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Bhadohi Carpet is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Bhadohi Carpet”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
Buying Bhadohi Carpet — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Bhadohi Carpet pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Bhadohi Carpet piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- Is this Bhadohi Carpet authentic and GI-certified?
- Yes. Bhadohi Carpet is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Bhadohi Carpet”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.
- What does an authentic Bhadohi Carpet piece cost?
- Handmade Bhadohi Carpet typically ranges from ₹3,000 to ₹3,00,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Bhadohi Carpet piece?
- Keep Bhadohi Carpet out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
Related crafts
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin