Our Craft
Panipat has been weaving textiles for centuries. It is where craft knowledge passes from parent to child, where a tufting gun is as familiar as a kitchen tool, and where the instinct for colour, tension, and texture is built into daily life. This is where every Ohana rug begins.
How a rug is made
The brief
Every rug starts with an intention — a size, a colour, a room, sometimes just a feeling. Our design team translates that into a technical brief: pile height, yarn weight, colour sequence, tufting pattern. Nothing goes to the studio floor until the brief is right.
The yarn
We source wool, viscose, silk, tencel, jute, cotton, nylon and other natural and recycled yarns — each chosen for how it will feel underfoot and how it will hold colour over years of use. Wool for warmth and durability. Viscose or tencel for sheen and softness. The blend matters as much as the design.
The tufting
We work across three techniques — hand-tufting, hand-loom weaving, and flat weaves including dhurries or kilims. In hand-tufting, a skilled craftsperson works a tufting gun across a stretched fabric frame, placing yarn loop by loop according to the pattern. In hand-loom weaving, threads are interlaced on a traditional loom, producing a denser, flatter weave with its own distinct character. Flat weaves and durries are woven without pile — lightweight, reversible, and rooted in India's oldest textile traditions. Each technique produces a fundamentally different piece, and our craftspeople are trained across all three. There are no shortcuts — the pace is dictated by the craft, not a production schedule.
Finishing
Once tufted, the rug is trimmed, backed, and washed. Edges are bound by hand. Every piece is inspected against the brief before it leaves the studio — pile evenness, colour accuracy, dimensional tolerance. Only then is it rolled and prepared for delivery.
The hands behind the rug
Our studio employs craftspeople who have spent their working lives in Panipat's textile industry. Many have worked with us for years. They bring to each rug something no machine can replicate — judgement, touch, and the quiet pride of someone who knows their work will outlast them.
We believe a piece made with care deserves to be acknowledged as such. Every Ohana rug is a named craft, not an anonymous product.
What goes into an Ohana rug
Wool — warm, durable, naturally stain-resistant. Our most used material. For luxury pieces and custom projects, we source New Zealand wool — finer, softer, and longer-staple than standard wool, producing a noticeably superior hand and finish.
Viscose — silky sheen and softness, often blended with wool for texture contrast.
Silk — for pieces requiring the finest lustre and touch.
Tencel — sustainably sourced, smooth, and lightweight.
Jute — natural and grounded, ideal for textured earth-toned pieces.
Cotton — crisp, lightweight, and easy to maintain. Works beautifully in flat weaves and durries, and takes colour exceptionally well for bold, graphic designs. A natural choice for kids' rugs — soft underfoot, washable, and free from harsh synthetics.
Recycled yarn — for customers who prioritise sustainability without compromising quality.
All materials are selected for longevity — not just how they look on day one, but how they age over years of real use.
Trusted for ambitious projects
Our rugs have reached hotels, airports, private residences, yachts and landmark hospitality spaces across India and the world — through architects, interior designers and trade partners who trust our craft and our consistency.
When a project requires hundreds of identical pieces, or a single bespoke installation that has never been made before, our studio has the capability and the experience to deliver.
Every product on ohanashop.in is made using this same process — the same hands, the same studio, the same standards. Whether you're buying a single accent rug or specifying for a 200-room hotel, the craft is identical.
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