THE ART

1. Raw Wool Selection

High-quality wool is sourced and checked for fiber length, softness, and purity.
Only clean, long-staple fibers are chosen to ensure strength and durability.

2. Cleaning & Carding

The wool is cleaned to remove dust and natural oils.
It is then carded (combed) to align fibers, making them smooth and ready for spinning.

3. Spinning on Charka

Artisans convert fiber into yarn using a traditional charka (spinning wheel).
This step gives the yarn:

Uniform thickness
Strength for weaving or tufting
Natural elasticity to hold knots

4. Dyeing

The yarn is wound, dipped, and boiled in dye vats.
Depending on the rug, dyes may be natural, vegetable-based, or chemical-fast for longevity.
After dyeing, the yarn is sun-dried to lock in color.

5. Designing & Naksha Blueprint

Before weaving starts, designers prepare a detailed drawing called a Naksha or digital map.
It includes measurements, motifs, colors, and knot instructions.
This acts as the master plan for the rug.

6. Loom Preparation

A wooden or iron loom is set up.
Warp threads (vertical strands) are stretched tightly — this is the skeleton of the rug.
The precision here determines the rug’s final shape and alignment.

7. Weaving / Knotting / Tufting

Depending on the rug type, one of these methods is used:

Hand-Knotted Rugs

Each knot is tied manually, row by row.
This is the highest form of craftsmanship and can take months.

Hand-Tufted Rugs

Yarn is punched through a canvas using a tufting tool or gun.
This allows faster production while keeping handmade quality.

Flat-Weave / Dhurries

Yarn is interlaced without knots, creating lightweight, reversible rugs.

8. Trimming & Pile Shearing

The surface is trimmed evenly with specialized shears.
This brings clarity to motifs, controls pile height, and smooths the surface.

9. Backing (For Tufted Rugs)

A latex or cloth backing is applied to secure the tufts.
Edges are folded, stitched, and finished to ensure strength and structure.

10. Washing & Finishing

The rug is washed by hand using controlled pressure and brushing.
This stage:

Softens fibers
Enhances texture
Brightens the colors
Gives a natural sheen

The rug is then dried in sunlight.

11. Gultarash / High-Low Texturing (If Applicable)

Selective shearing creates raised and lowered areas in the design.
This adds dimension, depth, and premium detail to patterns.

12. Stretching & Final Shaping

The rug is stretched and blocked to bring it to perfect size and alignment.
Edges are corrected, and any micro-imperfections are repaired.

13. Quality Check & Testing

Before packing, every rug undergoes:

Size accuracy check
Color fastness check
Strength and pile test
Design matching review

Only approved pieces are packed.

14. Packing & Dispatch

Finally, the rug is rolled, wrapped, and shipped for delivery — from Mirzapur to homes across India and the world.

This is RugKari Craftsmanship

Real artisans. Real processes. Real heritage.
Not factory shortcuts — but hand-built pieces of art.