What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Hand-Knotted Rugs from Bhadohi?

MOQs for Hand-Knotted Rugs from Bhadohi typically start at 50 units and scale to 200 units for better pricing. Smaller pilot runs can often be negotiated with our partner units for first orders.

How much does Hand-Knotted Rugs cost from Bhadohi?

Indicative FOB pricing is $25–$220 per sqm, depending on materials, finish and order size. That lands roughly 20% below comparable China pricing once tariffs and the 2.00% RoDTEP refund are factored in.

What is the production lead time?

Plan for 50–90 days from approved sample to ready-to-ship, plus 18–35 days ocean transit depending on your destination port. Sampling usually takes 10–18 days.

Which HS code and export schemes apply?

Hand-Knotted Rugs is classified under HS 5701. Exports qualify for RoDTEP (~2.00% refund), EPCG and — where the hub is notified — ODOP benefits, all of which we factor into your landed-cost sheet.

How do you guarantee quality and protect against factories going direct?

We run an independent third-party QC inspection on every shipment (not just the first), and we own the QC, freight and payment rails under non-circumvention terms — so you get consistent quality and the factory relationship stays protected.

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Sourcing Hand-Knotted Rugs from Bhadohi

Bhadohi is south Asia's largest hand-knotted carpet belt — the world's source for artisan wool rugs. For brands sourcing hand-knotted rugs, it offers 3,000+ looms of production capacity, mature export infrastructure, and a 20% landed-cost advantage over China.

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Why Bhadohi for hand-knotted rugs?

Bhadohi-Mirzapur is the largest hand-knotted carpet weaving cluster in South Asia, with roots in the 16th-century Mughal era. Its GI-tagged rugs — wool, silk, jute and recycled blends — supply the global premium and DTC rug market, with strong GoodWeave child-labor-free certification.

What can go wrong — and how we prevent it

Quality drift on repeat orders. We run an independent QC inspection on every shipment — never just the first.
Factories going direct. Non-circumvention terms plus we own the QC, freight and payment rails.
FX & quote drift. Every quote is locked with a 30-day validity and an FX clause.

Buyer FAQ

Sourcing hand-knotted rugs from Bhadohi — FAQs

: MOQs for Hand-Knotted Rugs from Bhadohi typically start at 50 units and scale to 200 units for better pricing. Smaller pilot runs can often be negotiated with our partner units for first orders.
: Indicative FOB pricing is $25–$220 per sqm, depending on materials, finish and order size. That lands roughly 20% below comparable China pricing once tariffs and the 2.00% RoDTEP refund are factored in.
: Plan for 50–90 days from approved sample to ready-to-ship, plus 18–35 days ocean transit depending on your destination port. Sampling usually takes 10–18 days.
: Hand-Knotted Rugs is classified under HS 5701. Exports qualify for RoDTEP (~2.00% refund), EPCG and — where the hub is notified — ODOP benefits, all of which we factor into your landed-cost sheet.
: We run an independent third-party QC inspection on every shipment (not just the first), and we own the QC, freight and payment rails under non-circumvention terms — so you get consistent quality and the factory relationship stays protected.

Last updated 28 Jun 2026 Figures are indicative sourcing benchmarks compiled from exporter quotes, India trade-scheme notifications and public customs tariffs. Confirm live pricing and HS classification before contracting.

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