Bhadohi

Bhadohi lies in the Ganges plain between Varanasi and Prayag. Its name is associated with the Bhar rulers who held the region, leaving memories in the names of old mounds and tanks. The town is also known for its hand-knotted carpets. Local tradition traces the craft to Iranian master weavers who settled at Madhosingh near Khamaria during the reign of the Mughal emperor Akbar, setting up looms in the area.