How carpets are made in India

How carpets are made in India

Categories: Asia | Production

The Indian city of Bhadohi is home to over 500 carpet manufacturing companies. It was these companies that made Bhadohi the largest center of the carpet industry in South Asia. All carpets are handmade.

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How carpets are made in India

How carpets are made in India

1. It is believed that the art of carpet weaving in India appeared during the reign of the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1500 AD. (Xinhua / Landov / Barcroft Media)

How carpets are made in India

2. For the city of Bhadohi, carpet weaving is really a real art. (Xinhua / Landov / Barcroft Media)

How carpets are made in India

3. Workers carry carpets to production warehouses in Bhadohi. (Xinhua / Landov / Barcroft Media)

How carpets are made in India

4. Workers in the production of carpets in Bhadohi. (Xinhua / Landov / Barcroft Media)

How carpets are made in India

5. During the weaving of carpets in India, a special (Persian) type of knot is used, thanks to which the product is very durable. (Xinhua / Landov / Barcroft Media)

How carpets are made in India

6. Unlike other countries, carpet weaving in India is predominantly done by men. (Xinhua / Landov / Barcroft Media)

How carpets are made in India

7. Indian carpets are considered to be among the most durable. (Xinhua / Landov / Barcroft Media)

How carpets are made in India

8. After that, the finished carpet must be washed. (Xinhua / Landov / Barcroft Media)

How carpets are made in India

9. Remove all excess villi and nodules. (Xinhua / Landov / Barcroft Media)

How carpets are made in India

10. Indian handmade carpets are appreciated all over the world by both ordinary buyers and interior designers. (Xinhua / Landov / Barcroft Media)

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