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Jaipur Rugs

Jaipur Rugs uses the traditional art form of handmade carpets as a tool to empower the vast network of artisans and weavers.

Jaipur Rugs, founded in 1978 by Nand Kishore Chaudhary with just two looms, has revolutionized the carpet industry by creating an entirely new business model. The family business works directly with artisans and empowering them and their communities with a sustainable livelihood. Today, the company has over 7000 looms and creates contemporary works of art by collaborating with creative talents capable of showcasing this traditional craft with a new vision.


An annual platform for the local creative community, the UAE Designer Exhibition showcases emerging creative talent and budding designers in a curated feature situated within the Downtown Design fair, with the aim of enhancing visibility for early-career UAE designers, expanding their networks and providing commercial opportunity.

Supported by Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, the UAE Designer Exhibition presents a showcase of independent designers and studios who design with purpose, innovate beyond tradition, and draw from cultural narratives through contemporary aesthetics and modern fabrication techniques.

Contributing to the development of a diverse local creative scene, the UAE Designer Exhibition will return to Downtown Design 2026, taking place 4–8 November in Dubai Design District. The exhibition offers visibility to a wide audience of B2B and B2C visitors, alongside opportunities for mentorship with internationally renowned figures from the creative industry, as well as potential participation in showcases taking place globally.

Jaipur Rugs uses the traditional art form of handmade carpets as a tool to empower the vast network of artisans and weavers.

Jaipur Rugs, founded in 1978 by Nand Kishore Chaudhary with just two looms, has revolutionized the carpet industry by creating an entirely new business model. The family business works directly with artisans and empowering them and their communities with a sustainable livelihood. Today, the company has over 7000 looms and creates contemporary works of art by collaborating with creative talents capable of showcasing this traditional craft with a new vision.

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