Rugs can add a fun dimension to your space, brighten it up, or simply tie together different elements in a room. Too bad they cost the Earth and the Moon. Or so you thought! Here’s a list of indie brands that specialise in rugs and dhurries on a budget. From Aztec prints to delicate jalis, you can have them all for less than INR 4,000!
Aztec, Geometric Or Persian - Get Rugs & Carpets From These 9 Stores In Town
Chumbak
Need a small, compact rug for your cosy home? Then, this popular brand offers a few choices. Cheerful bath mats, patchwork carpets, and colourful floor rugs are available with prices starting at a cool INR 795. They also have options with Ikat prints, giant owls, and graceful elephants for the same price.
Fabindia
Dhurries are the specialisation here. And if you are on a threadbare budget, the Cotton Woven ones will work splendidly, we think. You can get a simple one with Kalamkari prints for as little as INR 750. They also have ones with jagged lines and stripes for less than INR 2,000. They also have similar options and patterns in jute.
Urban Ladder
While their carpets might just be out of reach (prices start at INR 3,999), their dhurries will make you very happy. For INR 1,499, you can take home a bright yellow option that’ll make your living room pop for sure. Loosen the purse strings a bit more and you can get dhurries with pleasing patterns – from simple lines to intricate geometric shapes.
Carpet Kingdom
With over 125 years of experience in manufacturing and retailing of carpets, whether you're setting up your first home or if you're looking to refresh your home aesthetic, Carpet Kingdom is where you'll get exactly what you need. They have the usual Traditional Persian Carpets, Woven Rugs & Dhurries, Jute Rugs for the eco-conscious, among others. Prints include geometric, artsy, florals, and plenty of textures too. Prices for the rugs start at INR 1,500.
Miras Crafts
Sourcing and manufacturing from Delhi, Mumbai and Kashmir, Miras Crafts on Old Airport Road is great for traditional carpets and rugs. If handicrafts and antiques are what take centre stage in your home, then get a rug or carpet that will beautifully complement them at Miras Crafts. From full floor carpets to floor runners made of fine silk, they have options for every home. Their bestsellers are Kashmir carpets and rugs, all of which look opulent and intricate. While the more elaborate ones are priced over INR 15,000, they do have smaller options perfect to place your coffee table or corner stool on at around INR 6,000.
Pro-Tip: On request they take custom orders too.
Jaipur Rugs
Working directly with artisans for over 4 decades, Jaipur Rugs' collection is thoughtful yet stunning. The store itself gives off a very classy vibe, and you'll immediately feel connected to their collection. The rugs are handcrafted and there are small calls to the various steps of the process within the stores. Regardless of actual style and design, all rugs in the store look and feel luxurious. You can tell them that you want a certain weave, material, or colour palate and they will find you the perfect rug! Most rugs can also be ordered in the dimensions you need. Currently, we're loving their jute and hemp rugs. Prices range between INR 1,500 and INR 28,99,900.
Sattarsons - India Carpet House
If you're looking to get functional carpets that have Persian style carpets and rugs, or other antique-inspired designs minus the hefty budget that comes with it, head to Sattarsons. It's a cramped store, but there's a surprising variety within it. The staff at the store are helpful, and they'll likely have something for your budget. What we recommend doing is choosing from their material samples, and telling them the size and shape you need, and they do wall to wall carpets too (but not the set-up). That being said, they take a while for custom orders, and you'll need to arrange the pickup yourself. Prices start at INR 1,000.
Pro-Tip: They do curtains as well as fake grass mats.
Cocoon Fine Rugs
Coccon Fine Rugs is a luxury brand, so don't go here expecting anything lesser than INR 25,000. Their overdyed, suede, transitional (a mix of modern and traditional style) and modern art style rugs are striking. Their smallest rugs are 2x3 feet, and the largest are 10x10. Their collection is ideal for those whose home aesthetic is contemporary Indian which combines elements of Indian and western design elements. And if you don't like their designs, they've collaborated with the likes of Falguni Shane Peacock, Varun Bahl, and .DWG DOSSIER by reD Architects among others.