Established 1980 · Kabul, Afghanistan
A legacy of tradition, resilience, and craftsmanship spanning four decades
The Beginning
Jamili Carpet Company, one of the most popular carpet manufacturing companies in Afghanistan, was founded in 1980 in Kabul with just two looms. What began as a modest family workshop — a single room, two wooden frames, and the skilled hands of a few weavers — has grown into a name recognized by collectors, designers, and carpet enthusiasts across more than 30 countries.
In the early days, the founder would personally select wool from highland shepherds, prepare natural dyes using recipes passed down through generations, and weave alongside a small team of artisans. Every carpet was a labor of love, taking months to complete, and each carried the unmistakable character of Afghan craftsmanship.
Through decades of change, Jamili Carpets remained committed to one principle: never compromise on quality. While the world moved toward mass production, we chose the slower, more patient path — hand-knotting every carpet, using only natural materials, and honoring techniques that have defined Afghan carpet-making for over two thousand years.
Our Journey
Jamili Carpet Company is founded in Kabul with just two looms and a handful of skilled weavers. The focus: authentic, handmade carpets using traditional Afghan techniques.
Word of Jamili's quality spreads across Afghanistan. The workshop expands, adding more looms and employing additional artisans trained in the company's exacting standards.
Jamili Carpets begins exporting to international markets. Carpets reach homes in Europe, North America, and the Middle East — carrying Afghan heritage to the world.
The workshop expands further, introducing new collections including Contemporary and Mamluk designs while maintaining the same hand-made standards. Custom order services launch.
With over 500 artisans, 10,000+ carpets delivered, and clients in 30+ countries, Jamili Carpets stands as one of Afghanistan's most respected carpet manufacturers — still handmade, still authentic, still driven by the same values from 1980.
What We Stand For
Four principles that guide every carpet we create.
Every carpet is genuinely handmade using traditional techniques — no machines, no shortcuts, no synthetic shortcuts. Each knot is tied by a human hand.
We use only premium Ghazni wool and natural plant-based dyes. Our carpets are built to last for generations, not seasons.
We support over 500 Afghan artisan families, preserving a centuries-old craft and providing sustainable, dignified livelihoods.
Natural materials, plant-based dyes, and traditional processes mean our carpets are as kind to the earth as they are beautiful in your home.