The “Carpet City” of Bhadohi has once again hoisted the flag of Indian craftsmanship on the global stage, securing a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for creating the world’s largest hand-tufted carpet.
This colossal masterpiece, measuring an astonishing 12,464.29 square metres (over 134,000 square feet), now graces the floor of the Grand Mosque in Astana, Kazakhstan, Central Asia’s largest mosque.
The record-breaking carpet was the result of a monumental effort by over 1,000 skilled artisans from the Bhadohi carpet cluster.
- Size: square metres, the largest hand-tufted carpet ever verified.
- Design: The rug features the intricate and traditional Persian pattern known as ‘Jannatul Firdaus’ (Garden of Paradise), including a massive 70-metre-wide central medallion.
- Timeline: The weaving process took six months to complete, with an additional 50 days dedicated to the complex task of laying the carpet seamlessly inside the Grand Mosque.
- Value: The entire project is valued at approximately Rs 12 to 13 crore.
The record was officially validated by Guinness World Records officials on September 19, 2025, in Astana, with the formal certificate received on October 7, 2025.
The successful execution of the project—led by the Indian firm Patodia Contract—beat out tough international competition and involved meticulously crafting the rug in 125 separate, coded pieces before shipping and assembling them in Kazakhstan.
This achievement not only showcases the traditional excellence of Bhadohi’s hand-tufting craft but also highlights India’s critical role in the global weaving industry. The record stands as a powerful testament to the resilience and dedication of Indian artisans, many of whom worked on the project through the challenging period of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The recognition is expected to draw renewed international attention to Bhadohi, cementing its centuries-old legacy as the country’s pre-eminent carpet-making hub.
