Carpets

UP govt looks to boost exports of handloom, carpets and brassware

Varanasi, Bhadohi, Mirzapur and Moradabad are patently identified with the production and export of handloom, carpets and brassware, respectively

Luxury carpet brand Obeetee eyes Rs 1,000 crore turnover in FY24

While Obeetee operates at the high-end, Chatterjee believes that there will be opportunities for players across the segments

Uttar Pradesh govt seeks to take embassies' help to boost exports

Among the top-selling UP products are leather goods, carpets, hand woven textiles, brassware, glassware, sports goods, etc

Stuck in time warp, UP's carpet hub refuses to be swept under the rug

An industry, unravelling: Work is demanding, pay just enough

UP carpet exporters go virtual, focus on domestic market as orders dry up

Most units running at 20-15% capacity, many are facing payment issues for orders already executed

Hand-crafted carpet makers fall prey to machine-made units, seek subsidy

The labour cost works out to around 60 per cent of the product cost in hand crafted carpets as compared to 15-20 per cent in machine made products

A carpet to spruce up your living space: tips on picking the right one

There's a plethora of choices, with prices starting from a few thousands, going up to a lakh and more; be choosy and discering when you buy, as it is something you'll own for a very long time