With more than 40 years devoted to high-end artisanal rug making, Kalaty is known for preserving the meticulous hand-knotting traditions practiced by Indian artisans for centuries. The Hicksville, New York, company serves design professionals with heirloom-quality rugs, including custom-color pieces tailored to individual interiors.
Knot & CoWith more than three decades in the rug industry, Knot & Co is a Fulton, Maryland, studio known for hands-on custom work and enduring relationships with rug weavers around the world. It creates handmade rugs tailored to the individual needs of residential and design clients, while drawing on global travel and the long tradition of rug weaving.FULTON, MD
Tufenkian Artisan CarpetsTufenkian Artisan Carpets creates hand-knotted and hand-woven luxury rugs, with artisans carrying out demanding work from hand-spun yarn and small-pot dyeing through washing, shearing, and finishing. A single 9-by-12-foot carpet can contain up to 1.5 million individually tied knots and require more than 1,500 hours of artisanal labor. The company works with natural fibers such as Tibetan wool and silk, offers custom designs and sizes, and supports the Tufenkian Foundation’s initiatives in Armenia through a portion of rug sales.NEW YORK, NY
Nasiri CarpetsNasiri Carpets creates handmade and custom rugs rooted in Persian weaving traditions, drawing on more than four decades of collective experience sourcing antique pieces and producing new designs. Its artisans preserve old-world methods, including the Persian knot, while using natural, plant-based dyes and materials to connect heritage with contemporary interiors. The company also supports its weaving communities and offers GoodWeave-certified rugs made under monitored, humane conditions.New York, NY
ShyamAhujaShyam Ahuja turns Indian handloom traditions into luxury home furnishings, best known for handmade rugs and dhurries that reimagine the traditional flat-woven form. Rooted in India with a presence in New York, the brand works with artisans across regions including Jaipur and Varanasi, using techniques passed down through generations. Its custom service extends that craft to made-to-measure pieces, while its collections appear in homes, hotels, and cultural spaces worldwide.NEW YORK, NY