"Visionary, Man of the Masses, and A Businessman with a Heart of Gold"

Mr. Nand Kishore Chaudhary 55, founder of Jaipur Rugs, his story of success and prominence clearly shows how determination and willpower, when coupled with knowledge, clear vision and proper planning, enable one to reach the peak of success and leadership. In 1978, he initiated his carpet business operations with just two looms and 9 artisans and now he converted it in a network of 40,000 artisans across 10 states in India and become one of India’s largest exporters. The carpets sell in over 20 countries across the world. Mr. Chaudhary’ vision is to see Indian hand-knotted rug industry at par with the international industry. For this, he is constantly working to promote & facilitate research in the rug industry especially technology.

Mr. Chaudhary believes that what he is and has, is because of weavers’ devotion of time and energy, so he is also responsible towards them for this purpose the birth of Jaipur Rugs Foundation is done. It provides better living opportunity and conditions for the people and to capacitate and empower them and also trying to reduce women economic dependency and increasing their economic value in society by making them self employed.