Handwoven Tana-Bana Multicoloured Rug | 9x6 Feet

A good rug does not simply sit on the floor — it anchors a room, sets the mood, and quietly tells you something about the people who made it. This handwoven Tana-Bana rug from Uttar Pradesh is precisely that kind of piece. Bold in pattern, grounded in craft and built to last.

About the Craft

Tana-Bana, which literally means warp and weft in Hindi, is the foundational language of weaving. In Uttar Pradesh, this tradition of flatweave rug-making has been practised for generations, with weavers working on pit looms, interlocking cotton and wool threads row by row to build up patterns of remarkable precision. The process is entirely manual — no shortcuts, no machines — which is why the finished rug carries a density and character that factory-made alternatives simply cannot match.

Speciality

The design here borrows from global geometric traditions — the Moroccan lattice and Greek key border — but the hands that made it are entirely Indian. That contrast is what makes this rug interesting. It fits into contemporary interiors as naturally as it does into more traditional settings.

How to Care?

Vacuum regularly on low suction. Spot clean with a mild detergent and cold water. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to prevent colour fading. Professional cleaning is recommended once a year.

This rug is the kind of investment that pays for itself in years of daily beauty — solid underfoot, striking to look at and honest in its making.