About craft
The art of making carpets developed in Central Asia several thousand years ago. From the first discovered Pazyryk-carpet to the royal courts of the Mughal Emperors carpets have played an integral role practically and decoratively.
Akbar, a Mogul emperor, is accredited to introducing the art of carpet weaving to India during his reign. The Mughal emperors patronized Persian carpets for their royal courts and palaces. During this period, he brought Persian craftsmen from their homeland and established them in India. Initially, these Mughal carpets showed the classic Persian style of fine knotting, then gradually the style blended with Indian art. Thus the carpets produced became typical of Indian origin and the industry began to diversify and spread all over the subcontinent.
Bhadohi
Bhadohi, a district in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India, popularly known as the Carpet City of the world, is believed to have been discovered centuries ago by travelling Iranian weavers and is now at the centre of the handmade carpet industry in India contributing to nearly 75% of all exports. We're proud to be a part of this legacy, and to work with artisans who come with generational knowledge and skill.
A duet of Craft and Innovation
Kaati comfortably transitions between timeless classics and contemporary global trends. We authentically manufacture the traditional way while innovating process mechanisms to create more mindful products.
Design led and with a keen eye on details we bridge the gap between generational knowledge and creation of new dyes, yarns and textures to create uniqueness in everything we do.
How It's Made
Every handmade rug follows a carefully crafted journey—from inspiration to delivery.
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Inspiration & Design
Explore, experience, research and travel. Inspiration is everywhere, and we enjoy learning about everything that excites us. These ideas are translated into mood boards that become the foundation of our rug designs.
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Maps & CADs
Our technicians combine artistry with technology using advanced CAD software and extensive knowledge of colours, weaves and rug construction. Every design is first converted into a realistic digital rendering before being transformed into a weaving map (Naksha).
The Naksha defines:
- Colour placement
- Weave structure
- Division of the design
- Number of knots
- Weaving instructions for artisans
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Colour & Dyeing
The CAD determines the amount of yarn to be dyed in every colour. We develop our own colours in-house, using pom boxes, dye recipes, Pantone shades and fabric swatches to perfectly match every design.
Our dye masters carefully prepare both small and large dye batches to achieve consistent colours throughout the rug.
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The Loom & Weaving
The loom is prepared according to the exact size of the rug. Warp, weft and foundation are set before skilled artisans begin hand-knotting every section following the Naksha.
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Washing & Drying
Each rug is hand-washed to open the fibres, enhance the lustre and soften the yarn. Traditional wooden paddles, soap and water are used during this process.
The rugs are then stretched and dried naturally in the sun for around a week to achieve the correct dimensions and finish.
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Finishing
Loose fibres are clipped by hand. Depending on the design, skilled artisans carve the surface using special scissors to create texture, definition and high-low effects.
Finally, the edges are hand-bound to give every rug a clean and durable finish.
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Inspection
Every rug undergoes a detailed quality inspection. Our quality team checks fibres, clipping, colours, knot consistency, pile height and overall workmanship before approval.
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Despatch
After final approval, your rug is carefully packed and shipped worldwide. Our logistics team keeps clients informed throughout the delivery process until it arrives at your doorstep.