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.
A Journey Through Eastern Mills
Experience the dedication, skill, and artistry that goes into every handcrafted rug.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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