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Handicrafts · Uttar Pradesh

Bhadohi Carpets

GI Registered Uttar Pradesh Handicrafts
GI numberGI-7
Typical price₹8,000 - ₹5,00,000
Verified cooperativesAll India Carpet Manufacturers Association
StateUttar Pradesh

About Bhadohi Carpets

Bhadohi Carpets are hand-knotted woollen and silk carpets made in the Bhadohi, Mirzapur and Varanasi belt of eastern Uttar Pradesh, one of the largest carpet-weaving clusters in the world. Designs range from Persian-style medallions and floral all-over patterns to modern geometric rugs. Most production supplies export markets, though the region also serves domestic buyers who want durable, heirloom floor coverings.

Heritage and place

Carpet weaving in this belt is often traced to the Mughal era, when Persian weavers brought their skills to India. Over time local communities built a large industry around wool from surrounding regions and skilled knotters working on vertical looms. Because so many carpet types now bear an Indian label, the Bhadohi GI signals hand-knotting in the traditional cluster rather than tufted or machine-made rugs.

How it is made

Weavers tie individual knots of wool or silk around the warp threads, row by row, following a coloured pattern chart. Each row is beaten down and locked with weft threads, and the pile is later clipped to an even height and washed and finished. Knot density, measured in knots per square inch, decides how sharp the pattern is and how long the carpet lasts, so finer carpets take far longer to make.

Registry record

Bhadohi Carpets is listed in this catalogue as GI-7, a Geographical Indication tagged product of Uttar Pradesh in the handicrafts category. The name is legally protected: only producers within the notified region may sell under it. Confirm the entry in the official GI Journal before relying on it commercially.

◈ How to spot a fake Bhadohi Carpets

What to check

Flip the carpet over. In a hand-knotted piece the pattern is nearly as clear on the back as the front, and you can see individual knots. Tufted carpets show a latex or cloth backing, and the fringe should be part of the carpet itself, not stitched on. Ask for the knot count, fibre content and country of manufacture, and buy from exporters or cooperatives that can give a written description of the piece.

  • Check the density of knots on the underside; authentic hand-knotted pieces feature tight, humanly asymmetric loops that machine rugs can't match.

Price to expect

Genuine Bhadohi Carpets typically sells in the range of ₹8,000 - ₹5,00,000. Prices far below that range are a common sign of an imitation.

Where to buy

Look for authorised sellers such as All India Carpet Manufacturers Association, or government emporia and cooperatives in Uttar Pradesh.

Catalogue record

Catalogue record: GI-7 · Uttar Pradesh · reviewed

Frequently asked questions

What is the GI registration number of Bhadohi Carpets?

This catalogue lists Bhadohi Carpets as GI-7. Registration numbers should be confirmed against the official GI Journal before commercial use.

Where is Bhadohi Carpets made?

Bhadohi Carpets is produced in Uttar Pradesh, in the handicrafts category of this catalogue.

Can Bhadohi Carpets legally be made outside Uttar Pradesh?

No. GI protection means only producers within the notified region of Uttar Pradesh may legally sell goods under the name “Bhadohi Carpets”.

What does genuine Bhadohi Carpets cost?

Genuine Bhadohi Carpets typically sells in the range of ₹8,000 - ₹5,00,000. Prices far below this range are a common sign of an imitation.

How can I spot a fake Bhadohi Carpets?

Check the density of knots on the underside; authentic hand-knotted pieces feature tight, humanly asymmetric loops that machine rugs can't match.

Where should I buy genuine Bhadohi Carpets?

Look for authorised sellers such as All India Carpet Manufacturers Association, or government emporia and cooperatives in Uttar Pradesh.