Rug packing and container loading, from Bhadohi to the port

Handmade rugs are rolled, not folded, so the pile and weave are not creased. Each rug is poly-wrapped to keep out dust and moisture, and the rolls are palletised for the container. Small rugs can be bundled together; large rugs travel as single long rolls. Eco-friendly or custom packing is available as per buyer requirement, and packing specifications are confirmed before production begins.

Roll size follows the rug. A thin flatweave rolls tightly; a hand-tufted or hand-knotted rug with pile makes a thicker roll. That is why the same container holds a different number of rugs by construction, as shown on how many rugs fit in a container.

• Your own brand label, woven or sewn in, on request.
• A barcode or QR sticker once you supply the numbers.
• Your own packaging or polybag, with country of origin and fibre content on the label.

This is how rugs arrive ready for a store floor or a warehouse scan. See OEM and private label for the full process.

A container rarely holds one design. Because every piece is made to order from a minimum of 1 piece, you can plan several designs, sizes and constructions into one load. We group pieces by design and size on the packing list so receiving is simple. Each size takes its own share of the container, so add the shares up to reach a full load. Mixed ranges are explained for stores on container orders for furniture stores, and poufs, pillows and baskets can ship in the same order.

• Pieces are checked against the approved sample before packing, then packed to your specification.
• Pallets and rolls are loaded to use the container sensibly and to protect the goods. Rugs are bulky rather than heavy, so volume is usually the limit; weight is checked on your quote.
• The default term is FOB Nhava Sheva, so we deliver the goods on board at the port and you arrange the main freight. Other terms are explained on export and logistics.
• Standard documents are the 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. The full set is confirmed before production.

Importing to a particular market? See the guides for the USA, UK and EU.

As a guide, a 40 ft high-cube holds roughly 2,150 to 3,800 square metres of hand-knotted rugs, and more of thinner flatweave. These are approximate, depend on rug size, pile and packing; the exact container plan is confirmed on your quote. The full tables are on how many rugs fit in a container.

Core references: OEM and private label, rug specifications, how to order, wholesale rugs and the sample program.

See also: How many rugs fit in a container · Container orders for furniture stores · Export and logistics · Rug specifications · Rug sampling process · OEM and private label · Wholesale rugs · How to order