A symbol of luxury, Gwalior's (Madhya Pradesh) handmade carpets are a work of ethereal craftsmanship. These carpets highlight a distinct vocabulary of flowers, leaves, and other design motifs inspired by nature.

The artform

Weaving a hand-knotted rug is a skilled and very time-consuming process. The number of knots per square inch determines the quality as well as the cost of the final product. These handmade carpets are fruits of years of hard labour, passion, intricacy, and detailing which makes them unique and long-lasting. The durability of hand-knotted carpets is a result of their tight knots, thin material, flexibility, and high quality.

GI Tag

This art was recognised under GI in 2023 with efforts from NABARD to encourage more artisans to continue preserving the tradition and art.