Bhadohi, India
The Phenix Carpet is a second generation carpet manufacturer and exporter on Mondh Road, near the railway station in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh. Rama Shankar established the firm in 1996 under the parent firm Lalta Prasad and Brothers. Pawan Maurya now runs it as chief executive and sales director, with Babita Maurya as sales and marketing head. Production covers hand knotted, hand tufted and handloom carpets in wool, viscose, silk and cotton, and the firm specialises in carpets dyed with natural dyes. Customers include independent retailers, chain stores and internet vendors in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Japan and Australia.
Hand-knotted carpets, hand-tufted carpets, handloom carpets, natural dye carpets
Carpets knotted by hand through the weaver network the firm has run from Bhadohi since 1996. Made in wool, viscose, silk and cotton.
Hand tufted carpets produced at Bhadohi for export. Made in wool, viscose, silk and cotton.
Carpets woven on handlooms, one of the three handmade constructions the firm produces.
Carpets dyed with natural dyes, a specialty of the firm. Made in wool, viscose, silk and cotton.