Buy Authentic Indian Rugs in New York — Handmade Carpets Delivered to NYC

New York City is one of the most design-conscious markets in the world — and it has one of the largest Indian diaspora communities in North America. With nearly 250,000 Indian-Americans in the greater New York area, concentrated in neighborhoods like Jackson Heights, Flushing, and across New Jersey, demand for authentic handmade Indian rugs in New York is significant. At Rug Store, we ship handmade carpets directly from our Bhadohi workshops in Uttar Pradesh to addresses across New York City, Long Island, and the tri-state area.

Ordering Indian Rugs in New York

Ordering from Rug Store in New York is straightforward. You pay in USD at checkout — no currency conversion fees on your end. Our full collection of hand-knotted carpets, hand-tufted rugs, jute area rugs, and silk carpets is available for international shipping. Visit our US page at rugstore.in/us/ for US-specific information, or browse the full collection at rugstore.in/online-carpet-store/rugs-carpets/.

New York apartments and townhouses demand area rugs that combine aesthetic quality with practical durability. Our hand-tufted rugs in wool and viscose are popular for Upper West Side and Brooklyn loft interiors. Our hand-knotted carpets — see rugstore.in/online-carpet-store/rugs-carpets/hand-knotted-carpets/ — suit the luxury apartment and pre-war co-op market where heirloom-quality pieces are expected to last decades.

Why Bhadohi Rugs vs US Retailers?

Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh has been the center of India's handmade carpet industry for over a century. When you buy from a US rug retailer or even a dedicated rug store on the East Coast, you are typically paying three to four intermediary margins: the Indian exporter, the US importer, the distributor, and the retailer. At Rug Store, we manufacture in Bhadohi and ship directly to you.

The result is factory-direct quality at a fraction of what equivalent pieces cost in New York's Kips Bay or Madison Avenue showrooms. Our artisans have worked with the same hand-knotting and hand-tufting techniques for generations, and every piece is quality-inspected before export. For New York buyers accustomed to high standards, this is the same product — provenance, materials, and craftsmanship — at a significantly different price point.

Shipping to New York

We ship to New York via DHL Express. Delivery typically takes 10 to 14 business days from dispatch at our Bhadohi facility to your New York address, including customs clearance. Rugs are rolled, wrapped in protective plastic, and packed in heavy cardboard tubes or flat boxes depending on size.

For US orders under USD 800, no import duty is payable under the US de minimis rule. Most of our standard area rugs — 5x8, 6x9, and 8x10 — fall comfortably under this threshold. For larger or multiple-piece orders, our team will advise on the most duty-efficient approach before you complete your purchase. Full details are on our US page at rugstore.in/us/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you ship rugs to New York?

Yes. We ship handmade Indian rugs to New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, and all addresses across New York State. Delivery is via DHL Express. You can order directly at rugstore.in, pay in USD, and your rug will be dispatched from Bhadohi within 2 to 5 business days of order confirmation. Visit our US page at rugstore.in/us/ or browse the full collection at rugstore.in/online-carpet-store/rugs-carpets/.

How long does delivery to New York take?

Delivery to New York takes approximately 10 to 14 business days from dispatch. This includes packing time at our Bhadohi workshop, export documentation, DHL Express international transit, and US customs clearance. DHL Express provides a tracking number so you can follow your shipment in real time from India to your door.

Do I pay import duty on rugs ordered from India to New York?

For orders under USD 800 in declared value, no US import duty is payable under the federal de minimis threshold. Most standard area rugs from our collection fall under this limit. For larger or higher-value orders, standard US import duty on handmade carpets from India is approximately 6 to 8% of the declared customs value. Our team will advise on specifics for any high-value order before you complete your purchase.