Carpets and rugs that suit Alwal homes
Alwal has a settled, lived-in character that you do not find in the newer western suburbs. It grew up as part of the Secunderabad Cantonment, and the Army Corps of EME, the army quarters and nearby Rashtrapati Nilayam at Bolarum give the whole belt a quiet, secure feel. The housing reflects that mix: long-established independent houses and plotted developments on the older lanes around Alwal and Lothkunta, the low-rise and mid-rise apartment blocks of Old Alwal, and a growing band of gated communities and villas spreading north toward Bolarum, Macha Bollaram and Suchitra. Defence families, retired officers and middle-class households who have lived here for decades sit alongside younger families moving into the newer flats.
That range of homes is exactly why a single off-the-shelf carpet rarely works here. An older independent house near the Venkateswara temple lanes asks for something different from a third-floor apartment off Alwal Road. We help you match the rug or carpet to the actual room rather than selling you a standard size and hoping it fits.
For independent houses and plotted homes
The older houses around Alwal and Lothkunta often have generous drawing rooms, mosaic or granite flooring and plenty of natural light. A good hand-knotted rug — a classic Iranian medallion, a finely worked Kashmiri silk piece, or a softer wool design — anchors a large room without hiding the floor you already have. For pooja spaces and for elders in the household, our prayer rugs are a practical, much-asked-for choice. Because many of these homes have been here for years, we also re-rug rooms that have been redecorated, working around existing furniture during the measure.
For apartments and gated communities
In the apartments of Old Alwal and the newer projects toward Suchitra, Macha Bollaram and Kompally, full wall-to-wall carpet is popular for bedrooms, children's rooms and home offices — it warms tiled floors, cuts noise between flats and is quick for us to fit. Our wool and synthetic ranges come in plain and patterned finishes to suit a modern flat, and we cut and bind to the exact room shape, including odd corners and bay areas.
Free measure, fitting and delivery to Alwal
Our showroom sits at Masab Tank in central Hyderabad, so Alwal is a genuine cross-city trip rather than around the corner — the area sits roughly 10 to 15 kilometres north, reached via Trimulgherry and the cantonment roads or up NH-44. We have built our service around that distance. Rather than asking you to carry rolls and rugs across town, we bring samples to you, take precise measurements at home, and handle delivery and fitting ourselves. For wall-to-wall work that means proper sub-floor preparation, gripper fixing and clean trimming; for rugs it means delivering the finished piece and positioning it in the room.
If you would rather see the full range first, you are very welcome at the Masab Tank showroom — it is a straightforward run down through Secunderabad. Either way, the measure and quotation are free and without obligation.
Why Alwal families choose Ellora Carpets
- Since 1965 — three generations of carpet and rug knowledge, not a pop-up reseller.
- Real choice — hand-knotted Persian and Kashmiri rugs, prayer rugs, and wool and synthetic wall-to-wall ranges under one roof.
- Custom rugs — hand-knotted to your size, colour and design for an unusual room.
- Done-for-you — free home measure, professional fitting and delivery across Alwal, Old Alwal, Lothkunta, Bolarum and Macha Bollaram.
- Honest advice — we will steer you toward hard-wearing, easy-clean options for family homes rather than the most expensive piece on the shelf.
Whether you are furnishing a long-held family house near the Rythu Bazaar end of Alwal or fitting out a new flat toward Suchitra, Ellora Carpets can measure, supply and fit it. Call us or book a free home visit to get started.
