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Lapchi is a handcrafted rug brand known for custom-made rugs, founded in 2001.

Last updated September 2, 2026

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Overview

Lapchi is a rug brand that emphasizes handcrafted quality and custom creation. Founded in 2001 by Salman Khan and Kerry Smith, the company pioneered infrastructure in Nepal to produce rugs one at a time to exact specifications. Lapchi also became a founding supporter of Goodweave, an organization fighting illegal child labor in the carpet industry. The brand operates production facilities in Kathmandu, Nepal and Lahore, Pakistan, and has produced thousands of rugs through its design studios and partner showrooms in the US and Canada.

History

Lapchi was founded in 2001 by Salman Khan and Kerry Smith, who combined their experiences in antique rugs and custom-made bread to pioneer infrastructure in Nepal for producing rugs one at a time to exact specifications. The company also became a founding supporter of Goodweave, an organization fighting illegal child labor in the carpet industry. Lapchi has produced thousands of rugs through its design studios and partner showrooms in the US and Canada, with production facilities in Kathmandu, Nepal and Lahore, Pakistan.

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