The Heart of Our Craft

Our Artisans

Every Eastern Mills rug is handwoven by skilled artisans in Bhadohi, India's carpet weaving capital. These are the hands, stories, and traditions behind our craft.

Inside Our Workshop

A Journey Through Eastern Mills

Experience the dedication, skill, and artistry that goes into every handcrafted rug.

Seema Patel

Seema Patel

Hand-Knotted Weaver

Seema specializes in complex patterns that require exceptional concentration. Her dedication to precision shows in every piece she creates.

24 years experience

Dablu Master

Dablu Master

Handloom Department Head

Known simply as "Master," Dablu leads our handloom department with authority and skill. His expertise guides the next generation of weavers.

24 years experience

Arjun Yadav

Arjun Yadav

Hand-Knotted Weaver

Arjun represents the new generation of traditional weavers, combining inherited technique with fresh perspective. His work honors the past while embracing the future.

11 years experience

Ravi Shankar

Ravi Shankar

Luxury Hand-Knotted Specialist

Ravi works exclusively on our most intricate luxury pieces, where his exceptional skill and patience create rugs of extraordinary beauty.

26 years experience

Zainab Khan

Zainab Khan

Packing Specialist

Zainab works in our packing department, carefully preparing finished rugs for shipment. Her meticulous attention ensures every rug arrives in perfect condition.

22 years experience

Ayesha Ansari

Ayesha Ansari

Yarn Preparation

Ayesha prepares yarn for weaving, ensuring each strand is properly treated and ready for the loom. Her work is the first step in creating beautiful textiles.

14 years experience

Ram Sevak Yadav

Ram Sevak Yadav

Packing Supervisor

With decades of experience, Ram Sevak oversees the careful packing and preparation of finished rugs for shipment, ensuring they arrive pristine.

38 years experience

Nargis Khatoon

Nargis Khatoon

Wool Processing

Nargis processes raw wool, preparing it for spinning and dyeing. Her expertise ensures only the finest fibers make it into our rugs.

25 years experience

Nafisa Begum

Nafisa Begum

Senior Weaver

Nafisa's decades at the loom make her one of our most experienced weavers. She mentors younger artisans while continuing to produce exceptional work.

29 years experience

Vijay Kumar

Vijay Kumar

Technical Specialist

Vijay maintains our looms and equipment, ensuring every machine operates at peak performance. His technical knowledge keeps our workshop running smoothly.

32 years experience

Aman Singh

Aman Singh

Hand-Knotted Weaver

A young artisan with a passion for the craft, Aman finds joy in the meditative rhythm of hand-knotting. His artistic eye and youthful energy bring fresh creativity to traditional patterns, proving that the ancient art continues to inspire new generations.

12 years experience

Suresh Kumar

Suresh Kumar

Yarn Opening

Suresh opens and prepares yarn bundles, an essential first step in the weaving process. His steady hands ensure consistency across all materials.

16 years experience

Kavita Sharma

Kavita Sharma

Finishing Specialist

Kavita handles the final touches on completed rugs, trimming edges and inspecting quality. Her work is what customers see and feel first.

20 years experience

Sunil Sharma

Sunil Sharma

Hand-Knotted Weaver

Sunil's calm focus produces consistently beautiful work. His rhythm at the loom is meditative, creating rugs with an unmistakable serenity.

29 years experience

Rubina Bano

Rubina Bano

Yarn Opening Specialist

Rubina expertly opens and untangles raw yarn skeins, transforming them into smooth, workable strands ready for the loom. Her skilled hands and keen eye ensure each fiber is properly separated and prepared, laying the foundation for quality weaving.

21 years experience

Sunita Devi

Sunita Devi

Yarn Opening Specialist

Sunita carefully opens and prepares yarn bundles with precision and care. Her patient approach to this essential preparatory work ensures that weavers receive perfectly conditioned materials, contributing to the quality of every finished rug.

18 years experience

A Legacy of Craftsmanship

For nearly eight decades, Eastern Mills has been home to generations of skilled artisans. Our weavers carry forward techniques passed down through families, combining ancestral wisdom with contemporary excellence.

When you choose an Eastern Mills rug, you're not just acquiring a beautiful piece—you're supporting the livelihoods of these artisans and helping preserve a cultural heritage that spans centuries.

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