Manufacturing at scale, since 1927

How we make handmade rugs, at scale.

How Raheem & Son makes handmade rugs: large-scale production across an extensive weaver network spanning the Bhadohi to Mirzapur carpet belt, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Bhadohi to Mirzapur carpet belt

Last updated: 31 October 2026

Raheem & Son is a CEPC-registered rug manufacturer and exporter in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, founded in 1927 and now in its fourth generation.

Raheem and Son draws on one of the densest concentrations of handmade carpet expertise in the world. Our weaver network extends across the Bhadohi to Mirzapur belt, a region that has produced handmade rugs for centuries and accounts for a significant share of India's carpet export volumes. We coordinate production across this network from our Bhadohi base, with in-house dyeing, spinning, washing and finishing that keeps quality under direct supervision at every stage. If you are weighing up suppliers in the region, our guide to sourcing carpets from Bhadohi sets out how the cluster works and what to ask before you order. To check any supplier, including us, see how to verify any Indian rug manufacturer.

Materials and yarn

Yarn, colour and preparation

Rows of dyed wool hanks hung on poles to dry outdoors — Dyed wool hanks drying in the open air

Cones and spools of orange and blue yarn piled together — Yarn cones ready for the loom

Green wool hanks turning in a steaming dye drum — Green hanks turning in a dye drum. Video, no sound.

Capacity and scale

Manufacturing at genuine volume.

Minimum order: 1 piece. We handle single pieces and full container loads on the same production infrastructure, with consistent quality across every scale.

1,400+

Active looms

6,000+

Weavers in our network

202,500 sq m

Annual production capacity

150,000 sq ft

Collaborative hub

In-house dye house

Colour-matched production, strike-offs and full dye batches managed on site.

Spinning and yarn prep

Yarn is spun, twisted and wound to specification before weaving begins.

Washing and finishing

All washing, shearing and surface finishing is carried out at our own facility.

Dispatch and packing

Production is logged, packed and documented in our 150,000 sq ft collaborative hub.

What we produce at volume

Every major handmade construction.

From hand-knotted silk to flatweave cotton, jute to leather, we produce across the full spectrum of handmade rug constructions at commercial volumes. Custom sizes, shapes, pile heights, materials and colours are available across all constructions.

Hand-knotted

The most durable handmade construction. Produced across our weaver network from fine quality wool, mulberry silk, bamboo silk and blends. Available from fine 80-knot to coarse rustic constructions.

Hand-tufted

Tufted in-house on our factory floor. Fast sampling, flexible pile height and a wide range of materials, wool, bamboo silk, cotton and synthetics. Ideal for bulk production at consistent quality.

Hand-woven

Handloom-woven flatweave and pile constructions. Dhurrie, kilim and woven pile designs across cotton, wool and jute. Clean, structured aesthetics suited to contract and hospitality environments.

Flatweave

Cotton and wool flatweave constructions including dhurrie and kilim. No pile, fast production cycles, machine-washable options available, and a broad custom colour range.

Handloom

Rugs woven on a hand-operated loom, with the pattern built in the weave rather than tied knot by knot. Suited to larger quantities at accessible price points; ask for the construction of the specific quality.

Jute and natural fibre

Jute, seagrass and natural-fibre constructions produced in the Bhadohi belt. Available in woven, braided and combination constructions. Sustainably sourced.

Leather rugs

Hand-woven leather and leather-combination rugs. Flat-woven and pile options in natural and dyed leather. Suited to contemporary residential and hospitality interiors.

Poufs and pillows

Hand-crafted poufs and decorative pillows to complement rug programmes. Available in matching materials and colourways for co-ordinated product ranges.

Kilim and dhurrie

Handmade kilim rugs from Mirzapur and Bhadohi

Yes, we manufacture kilims and dhurries. They are made in-house, as our own production, and Raheem & Son weaves kilim and dhurrie flatweave on handlooms across the Bhadohi to Mirzapur belt, in cotton, wool and jute. Flatweave has no pile, so production cycles are fast, and machine-washable options and a broad custom colour range are available. Buyers ordering by the container can see the range and terms on our wholesale kilim and dhurrie rugs page.

Read the flatweave and dhurrie guide, how to care for a kilim, how a dhurrie differs from a kilim, or browse the flatweave collection. For the region itself, see Bhadohi, India's carpet city and the comparison of Indian rug sourcing hubs. To see how the flatweave is made on the loom, read how our weavers work the loom.

Process at scale

From dye house to dispatch.

Dyeing

Yarn is dyed in-house across an extensive range of shades. Our dye house supports colour-matched production at scale, from single strike-offs to full production runs.

Spinning and drying

After dyeing, hanks are dried and inspected for colour depth and consistency before being wound for the loom.

Hands knotting yarn at the loom, Raheem and Son

Weaving and knotting

Each piece is woven by hand. Knot density, colour placement and dimensional accuracy are checked against specification throughout production.

Loom warping

Precision warping sets the structural foundation for every rug. Warp threads are set and tensioned to specification before weaving begins.

Washing

Every rug passes through our washing facility after weaving. Washing opens the pile, sets the colour and gives the surface its finished handle.

Artisan finishing a textured rug, Raheem and Son

Clipping and finishing

Skilled craftspeople clip, carve and finish each rug by hand. Pile height, edge finish and surface texture are verified against the approved sample.

Quality control

Finished dimensions are measured and photographed. Colour is verified under standardised lighting against the approved reference before packing.

Dispatch

Packed pieces are logged and checked against buyer specifications before leaving the dispatch hall. We provide full export documentation as standard.

Quality at scale

In-line quality control, every stage.

Volume production is only valuable when quality holds across every piece. Our quality process begins at raw material intake and continues through every stage of weaving, washing and finishing, not just at the end of the line.

Raw material grading on arrival
In-loom colour and density checks at regular intervals
Post-wash pile height and colour depth assessment
Dimension measurement before packing
Colour verification under standardised lighting
Order-specific quality requirements confirmed before production

Our standards in full

Verify us

Who we are, and how to check it

Registration: Registered with the Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC), the only credential we currently hold.
Founded: 1927, Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Address: Bazaar Sardar Khan, Chauri Road, Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh 221401, India
Phone: +91 7518895666
Email: sales@raheemandson.com

Planning a bulk order? Read lead times and production planning for bulk rug orders and the rug specification checklist.

Terms at a glance

Minimum order: 1 piece
Sampling cost: Credited against your order
Sampling: 5 to 20 days
Bulk production: 8 to 16 weeks
NDA: Signed as standard before designs are shared
Label, barcode, packaging: Your own, on request
Payment terms: 50% advance, 50% before dispatch

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Buyer questions

Capacity, construction and ordering

What is your annual production capacity?

Our annual production capacity is approximately 202,500 square metres of finished handmade rugs. This is supported by a network of more than 1,400 active looms across the Bhadohi to Mirzapur carpet belt, operated by a weaver community of over 6,000 artisans, with 150,000 square feet of collaborative hub and finishing facilities operated in-house.

What types of rugs do you manufacture at volume?

We produce hand-knotted, hand-tufted, hand-woven, flatweave, handloom, jute and natural-fibre, and leather rugs at commercial production volumes, along with poufs and decorative pillows. All constructions are available in custom sizes, shapes, colours and pile heights to buyer specification.

Is there a minimum order quantity for bulk production?

Minimum order: 1 piece. Sampling cost is credited against your order. We work with buyers at all volume levels, from a single piece through to full container loads and ongoing production programmes. Lead times are confirmed based on your specific product, construction and order requirements.

Do you make handmade kilim rugs in Mirzapur and Bhadohi?

Yes. Kilims and dhurries are made in-house, as our own production. Raheem & Son weaves kilim and dhurrie flatweave on handlooms across the Bhadohi to Mirzapur belt, in cotton, wool and jute. Flatweave has no pile, so production cycles are fast, and custom sizes, colours and machine-washable options are available. Sampling takes 5 to 20 days.

What are your lead times for sampling and bulk production?

Sampling typically takes 5 to 20 days depending on the construction and material. Bulk production lead times run 8 to 16 weeks after sample approval, depending on order volume, complexity and material availability. We confirm production schedules with each buyer before the order is placed.

Ready to discuss your production requirement?

Send us your product specification, target volume and timeline. We will confirm what we can produce, at what lead time, and provide a sample before any production commitment is made.

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Buyer references: rug specifications and private label rugs, from one piece. Checkable facts: Raheem & Son facts at a glance.

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