Every piece from ESAR is hand-tufted with intention. A literal art you can walk on.
Now bookingLimited seats each cohortIn-studio training in Abuja
Small cohorts · every tool and material provided
Beginner tufting course
Learn at your own pace, from anywhere
All-in-one supplies bundle
Tufting gun, trimmer, cloth, yarn, adhesive - delivered
Delivery across Nigeria · international shipping on request
Commission a rug, learn the craft from the studio that teaches it, or buy the tools and materials we use ourselves.
Rugs and textile art made to your size, colours, and design, hand-tufted on custom order in our Nigerian studio.
See the catalogue →Learn online at your own pace or in the studio with us. Beginners finish with a rug they made themselves.
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Tufting guns, cloth, yarn, and the ESAR Glue Mixture; the same supplies we use, delivered across Nigeria.
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ESAR CRAFTS was founded in 2024 with a simple belief that world-class creative manufacturing can be built in Nigeria.
What began as one person's determination to master a craft has grown into a creative manufacturing company specializing in custom hand-tufted rugs, crochet, embroidery, and practical skills training. Every project is designed and produced with an uncompromising focus on quality, originality, and craftsmanship.
As demand for our work continue to grow, we realize that it's not just about the products, we are building an industry. That led to the creation of the ESAR Academy, where aspiring makers learn professional tufting techniques through our online courses or hands-on studio training. We're helping shape the future of creative manufacturing in Africa by equipping more creatives with valuable production skills.
Everything we create reflects the same commitment that started this journey: thoughtful design, exceptional craftsmanship, and a belief that African-made products deserve a place on the global stage. Whether we're producing a one-of-one rug, training the next generation of makers, or developing better tools for the craft, our mission remains to build one of Africa's leading creative manufacturing companies while proving that excellence can be designed and made right here at home.
A hands-on comprehensive training that walks you through every step of rug production. From frame setup to design transfer, technique, and finishing.
Explore Training
This beginner tufting course is created for learners living abroad who cannot make it to Nigeria for the physical training and are comfortable learning online. I have a curated list of tufting supplies with their purchase links available at your disposal upon enrolment, to enable you carry out practicals as you learn.
Hands-on studio training in Abuja. Small cohorts, real frames, real yarn and you leave having tufted a finished piece.
NOVEMBER COHORT
02nd-28th Nov 2026 · ESAR STUDIO, KURUDU ABUJA
For years, only ESAR students had access to our proprietary adhesive mixture, the formula that replaced spray glue entirely in our studio. Now available to every tufter.
Commissions mostly take two to eight weeks from approved design to delivery, depending on size and complexity. We confirm a date before any work starts.
Yes. We deliver rugs and supplies anywhere in Nigeria, and ship internationally on request. Tell us where you are and we'll quote delivery with your order.
No. In-studio training provides everything. For the online course you can either use your own tools or choose a package that ships the essential equipment to you.
Yes, most of our students start with no experience. The course moves from frame setup to a finished, trimmed rug, one short lesson at a time.
It's water-based, brush-applied, so it bonds better, costs less per rug, and is more water resistant. It bonds all kinds of backing - non-slip, fiber mesh, felt, etc. and gives your rug more durability.
A rug for your space, a skill you've wanted to learn, or the right tools to begin. Send us a message and we'll answer with a plan and a price.