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Hand-knotted rugs for rug dealers
We make hand-knotted rugs to your specification in Bhadohi and supply dealers directly. The minimum order is 1 piece, sampling takes 5 to 20 days with its cost credited against your order, and bulk production takes 8 to 16 weeks. Quality is checked at four points and prices are quoted per order.
Last updated: 30 October 2026
Who this is for
This page is for rug dealers, importers, wholesalers and showroom owners who buy hand-knotted rugs to resell. You compare makers on construction, repeatability and paperwork, not on a catalogue photo. Raheem and Son is a fourth-generation maker in Bhadohi, founded in 1927, and supplies dealers directly. Prices are never published on this site; they are quoted per order, for your specification.
Dealer terms at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum order | 1 piece |
| Sampling | 5 to 20 days; cost credited against your order |
| Bulk production | 8 to 16 weeks from sample approval; finer builds and larger orders confirmed on your quote |
| Specification | Written into the order and agreed in writing, including size tolerance |
| Private label | Your label, barcode or QR sticker and packaging on request |
| Export | Worldwide; FOB Nhava Sheva as the default |
| Payment terms | 50% advance, 50% before dispatch |
Specifying a hand-knotted rug
In a hand-knotted rug each knot of pile is tied by hand around the warp threads on a loom. It is the most durable handmade construction and is available from fine 80-knot to coarse rustic builds. Fibres include wool, mulberry silk, bamboo silk, viscose and blends. These are the figures to put in a dealer specification:
| Specification | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Knot density | About 80 to 250 KPSI (mainstream 80 to 200); finer on request |
| Pile height | About 6 to 13 mm |
| Size tolerance | About 3%, up to 5% on small pieces or hand-knotted; agreed in writing |
These are typical ranges, not guarantees. We confirm the exact figures for your specification and write them into the order. The reference is rug specifications.
Quality checks you can point to
Pieces are inspected at four points:
- raw material intake, where every fibre batch is assessed for staple length, colour consistency and contamination;
- in-process at the loom, against knot density, colour placement and dimensional accuracy;
- post-wash and finishing, against pile height, texture, colour depth and handle;
- a final check of dimensions and colour under standard lighting against the approved sample, then photographed and logged before packing.
Read our standards for the full account. The only certification we claim is CEPC registration.
Repeat orders and your own range
Dealers who build their own ranges need the second order to match the first. Approve a sample, keep it as the reference, and every piece is checked against it for dimensions and colour before packing. Yarn is dyed in-house with colour matching and strike-offs, which is what lets us return to a shade. Designs sent to us are covered by a non-disclosure agreement, signed as standard.
With a minimum order of 1 piece, you can also add a single hand-knotted piece to an existing flatweave or tufted order and see how your customers respond. See wholesale kilim and dhurrie rugs and wholesale rugs for boutique retailers.
Labels, packing and export documents
- On request: your own brand label (woven or sewn in), a barcode or QR sticker once you supply the numbers, and your own packaging or polybag.
- Country of origin and fibre content go on the label.
- Rugs are rolled, poly-wrapped and palletised as standard, with packing specifications confirmed before production.
- Documents: commercial invoice, packing list and Certificate of Origin. We do not issue a phytosanitary certificate; a buyer who needs one for jute or seagrass should check the destination's rules with their broker.
Choosing a maker
Use the rug manufacturer checklist and the rug sampling process to compare us with anyone else. Ask every supplier the same questions on construction, tolerance and documents, and check the answers in writing. For the full buying route, see wholesale rugs.
Send your dealer specification
Send your design, size and estimated quantity. We reply within two business days, usually within one. Minimum order: 1 piece. Sampling cost is credited against your order. Payment: 50% advance, 50% before dispatch.
Buyer questions
Rug dealers: your questions
Can dealers buy a single hand-knotted rug?
Yes. Minimum order: 1 piece. Sampling cost is credited against your order.
Do you publish prices?
No. Pricing is quoted per order for your specification. Send the design, size, quality and quantity through the quote form.
What knot density can you make?
Typically about 80 to 250 KPSI, with the mainstream at 80 to 200 and finer on request. The exact figure is confirmed on your quote and written into the order.
How do you control quality between orders?
Pieces are checked at raw material intake, in-process at the loom, post-wash and at finishing, and in a final check of dimensions and colour against the approved sample before packing.
How long does a hand-knotted order take?
Sampling takes 5 to 20 days. Bulk production takes 8 to 16 weeks from sample approval, with finer builds and larger orders confirmed on your quote.
Can you label rugs for my showroom?
Yes, on request: your own label, barcode or QR sticker (you supply the numbers), and your own packaging or polybag. Country of origin and fibre content go on the label.
What certifications do you hold?
CEPC registration is the only certification we claim. We do not state any others.
Are my designs protected?
A non-disclosure agreement is signed as standard before designs are shared.