Hand-Tufted Cotton Rugs
When exploring hand-tufted cotton rugs, it is essential to understand both the construction and the application. Hand-tufting is the perfect balance of craftsmanship, design flexibility and accessible pricing. A skilled artisan uses a hand-held tufting gun to punch yarn through a pre-stretched canvas, following a paper pattern. The piece is then trimmed, carved, latex-backed and finished with a cotton lining — producing a plush, sculpted rug in a fraction of the time of a hand-knotted piece.
Coupled with this, cotton rugs and dhurries are lightweight, breathable and remarkably easy to live with. Because cotton is washable and naturally hypoallergenic, our cotton collection is a favourite for bedrooms, nurseries, kids' rooms and casual dining areas. Each piece is flatwoven by hand on traditional pit looms — there is no glue, no synthetic backing, just yarn and weave.
Browse our curated selection of hand-tufted cotton 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-tufted cotton 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
Are hand-tufted rugs as durable as hand-knotted?
Not quite — hand-tufted rugs typically last 10-25 years with normal use, versus 50+ for hand-knotted. The difference is the latex backing, which can dry out over decades. For an heirloom piece, choose hand-knotted; for everyday luxury at a better price, hand-tufted is excellent.
Why do hand-tufted rugs have a smell when new?
A faint smell from the latex adhesive is normal for the first few weeks. Air the rug in a well-ventilated space (or outdoors on a dry day) and the smell will disappear. We use low-VOC latex for all our pieces.
Can I machine-wash a cotton dhurrie?
Small cotton dhurries (up to 3x5 ft) can usually be machine-washed on a cold gentle cycle. Larger pieces should be dry-cleaned or spot-cleaned to preserve shape and colour.
Are cotton rugs durable?
Cotton flatweaves are durable for low-to-medium traffic areas. For hallways and heavily used rooms, we recommend wool or jute instead.
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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.