Hand-Knotted Bamboo Silk Rugs
When exploring hand-knotted bamboo silk rugs, it is essential to understand both the construction and the application. Hand-knotted carpets are the highest expression of the weaver's craft. Each knot is tied individually by hand on a vertical loom — there is no glue, no shortcut, no machine. A single 8x10 ft hand-knotted wool rug can contain over a million individual knots and take a skilled artisan 6-14 months to complete. The result is a heirloom-grade piece that gets richer with age and lasts generations.
Coupled with this, bamboo silk is a sustainable luxury — derived from bamboo cellulose, it carries a soft, silky hand-feel and gentle sheen that compares closely to real silk but at a more accessible price. Bamboo grows quickly without pesticides, making this one of our most eco-conscious lustrous fibres.
Browse our curated selection of hand-knotted bamboo silk rugs below, all manufactured directly in our Bhadohi workshops. Custom dimensions and design variations are available on request.
Made to Order
We do not always keep stock of hand-knotted bamboo silk rugs — most of our pieces in this category are custom-woven on order. Send us your requirements for a quick quote.
Request a Custom QuoteFrequently Asked Questions
How can I tell if a rug is genuinely hand-knotted?
Flip it over — on a true hand-knotted rug the back of the design is as visible as the front, with slight irregularities in knot spacing. Hand-tufted rugs have a glued canvas backing. Machine-made rugs have perfectly uniform knots.
What does KPSI mean?
KPSI stands for Knots Per Square Inch — a measure of how fine the weave is. Higher KPSI means more detail, longer making time and higher price. Wool rugs typically range 80-250 KPSI; silk rugs can reach 400-900 KPSI.
Is bamboo silk really silk?
No — it's a regenerated cellulose fibre (a type of viscose) made from bamboo. The name reflects its silky look and feel, not its origin. It is fully plant-based.
Is bamboo silk eco-friendly?
Bamboo grows rapidly without irrigation or pesticides, so the raw material is highly sustainable. Production uses chemical processing, similar to other viscose fibres, so look for OEKO-TEX certification (which all our rugs carry).
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Direct from the Manufacturer
Ajaypee Carpet has been hand-weaving in Bhadohi since 1987 — no middlemen, no resellers, no licensed agents. Every piece is made in our own workshops and shipped directly worldwide.