Sourcing Desk · Product category
Handicrafts and gifts from India
Indian handicrafts range from carved wood and cast brass to hand-painted, block-printed and embroidered products. Retailers, gift shops and companies buying corporate gifts source them for their story and craftsmanship.
How we source handicrafts and gifts
We work with workshops that can produce at export scale, keep hand-made variation within agreed limits, and handle packing and gift presentation.
Every order follows our sourcing process: a written brief, vetted factories, approved samples, weekly production updates and inspection before you pay the balance.
What we source
- Carved and inlaid wooden boxes and décor
- Brass and metal figurines and ornaments
- Hand-painted and lacquered wooden items
- Block-printed and embroidered textiles
- Seasonal and festive gifts
- Corporate gift sets
Materials and finishes
- Sheesham, mango and other woods
- Brass and white metal
- Bone and horn alternatives
- Cotton and silk
- Paper-mâché
Need something not listed? Send us the specification and we'll check which factories can make it.
Where it's made in India
The manufacturing centres best known for this category. We match your product to factories in the right cluster.
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Block printing, gems and crafts
Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
Brass and metal handicrafts
Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Wood carving
Channapatna, Karnataka
Lacquered wooden toys
Quality checks for handicrafts and gifts
On top of our six-stage quality control, these are the checks that matter most in this category.
Design, size and colour against the approved sample
Hand-made variation within agreed photo limits
Finish, polish and paint quality
Wood treated against pests and moisture
Gift packaging and labelling
Plus every standard stage: pre-production, material check, in-line inspection, final inspection, qc report, loading supervision.
Standards and compliance
- ISPM 15 for wooden packaging and pallets
- CITES rules for any restricted wood or animal-derived materials
- Toy safety standards (EN 71, ASTM F963) if items are sold for children
Requirements depend on your market and product. We confirm what applies and arrange testing at accredited labs before shipment.
What affects MOQs and lead times
- Whether the product is a factory's standard design or needs new tooling or moulds
- The material and finish, especially special platings, colours or dyes
- Packaging that must be printed in your brand
- The factory's current order book and the season
- Testing or certification your market requires
You get factory quotes with minimums and lead times in your shortlist, before you commit to anything.
Why importers use our Sourcing Desk
Factories checked in person
We visit and vet every factory before it reaches your shortlist: capacity, machinery, past exports and working conditions.
Six-stage quality control
Checks from raw material to container loading, with AQL sampling at final inspection.
Pay the balance after inspection
You get a photo and video QC report before you release the final payment.
Open pricing
You see the factory's quote. Our fee is agreed in writing before work starts.
Questions
Can artisans produce large quantities consistently?
Many workshops produce for export at scale. We agree acceptable variation upfront and inspect against reference photos.
Can you source corporate gift sets with our branding?
Yes. We source the items, add your branding where suitable and arrange gift packaging and delivery.
Do you check the materials are legal to export and import?
Yes. We confirm wood species and materials, and flag anything covered by CITES or import restrictions before ordering.
Contact
Planning an order of handicrafts and gifts?
Pick whatever suits you: a call, a form, an email or a WhatsApp message. You'll hear back within one working day.
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