Nepal's Handmade Rug Manufacturer
Since 1991
NP Rugs is a handmade rug manufacturer based in Kathmandu, Nepal, producing hand-knotted, hand-tufted, and hand-loomed rugs for trade buyers worldwide since 1991.
From a Single Knot to 1,000+ Artisans
In 1991, Tenzing Sherpa, a civil engineer from Kathmandu,
Started NP Rugs with one goal: build a vertically integrated rug manufacturing operation in Nepal, owned and run by the people who make the rugs.
The facility at 780 Tusal Marg, Boudha, now employs over 1,000 skilled artisans. Every rug – hand-knotted, hand-woven, hand-tufted or hand-loomed – is produced entirely in-house, from raw material intake through washing, finishing, and quality inspection. NP Rugs does not outsource production or work through distributors. The price that trade buyers pay reflects labour, materials, and export costs. Nothing else.
What We Manufacture
Hand-Knotted
Tibetan and Persian knot techniques at 40 to 350 KPSI. The most durable construction we produce.
Hand-Woven
Shuttle-woven construction on traditional looms. Suited to flatweave designs requiring tighter structure and finer pattern definition than standard hand-loomed methods.
Hand-Loomed
Flatweaves and soumaks in natural plant-based fibres. Lightweight and scalable.
Hand-Tufted
Customisable pile depth and texture. Shorter lead times, used widely in hospitality and retail custom programmes.
GoodWeave and
Label STEP Certified Manufacturing
NP Rugs holds two independent certifications that US and European retail buyers require for ethical sourcing compliance.
Built on verified ethical production. Our supply chain is certified for zero child labour, safe working conditions, and legal wages, and is annually audited by GoodWeave International. Aligned with major US and European sourcing standards.
Aligned with ESG sourcing frameworks, our production ensures fair wages, safe working conditions, and responsible environmental practices. We provide complete compliance documentation for trade partners, verified through annual audits by Label STEP.
Member of Nepal Carpet Manufacturers & Exporters' Association, the national authority for export standards, quality benchmarks, and industry representation - reinforcing verified manufacturing and export credibility.
Manufactured in Nepal, all NP Rugs products use sustainably sourced natural materials - wool, silk, bamboo, and nettle - with locally integrated supply chains wherever possible.
Factory-Direct Trade Program: Order Rugs Directly from Our Nepal Facility
NP Rugs is a direct-to-trade manufacturer supplying hand-knotted, hand-tufted, and hand-loomed rugs from our Kathmandu facility to retailers, importers, and contract buyers worldwide. Our trade program offers factory-direct pricing, full customisation support, and verified production timelines - with no middlemen involved at any stage.
Standard production lead times
5×8 ft rugs
7–8 weeks
6×9 ft rugs
8–9 weeks
8×10 ft rugs
10–11 weeks
9×12 ft rugs
11–12 weeks
Vision
Our vision is to be a global hub for handmade rug excellence, celebrating diversity, sustainability, and fair trade. We aim to empower artisans, elevate artistic traditions, and create a community where every rug tells a unique story.
Promise
At NP Rugs, we promise to deliver the world’s finest handcrafted rugs, ethically sourced and artistically inspired. We are dedicated to preserving cultural heritage, enriching artisan lives, and offering you exceptional quality and beauty in every rug.
Core Values
Principles that guide us to craft sustainable & traditional rugs with premium materials in Nepal.
Our Factory: 780 Tusal Marg, Boudha, Kathmandu
Our integrated facility handles raw material sourcing, yarn spinning, natural dyeing, weaving, and rigorous quality control under one roof. We invite trade buyers and designers to visit our Kathmandu headquarters or contact our trade team for production quotes and physical sample packs.
Reach Out to us!
Trade buyers receive factory-direct pricing, full customisation support, and GoodWeave-certified compliance documentation with every order. We respond to all trade enquiries within 24 hours (Nepal Standard Time, UTC+5:45).
Himalayan wool, New Zealand wool, Chinese silk, bamboo fibre, nettle, hemp, and blended compositions. All dyes are AZO-free. Plant-based natural dye variants – madder, indigo, walnut – are available for buyers with sustainability specifications.
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