IndiaUnbox connects you to audited artisan clusters, workshops, and export houses across India—delivering handcrafted décor, textiles, rugs, toys, and giftables with traceability, compliance, and consistent finishes.

What we make

• Textiles & Handlooms
  Sarees, stoles, shawls, dupattas, yardage, cushions, bed & table linen; Banarasi, Kanchipuram, Paithani, Chanderi, Maheshwari, Ikat (Pochampally/Patola), Sambalpuri, Kalamkari, Ajrakh, Sanganeri/Bagru block prints, Bandhani/Leheriya, Kantha, Phulkari, Kullu, Eri/Muga/Tussar.
  
• Rugs, Carpets & Dhurries
  Hand-knotted, hand-tufted, flatweave dhurries, jacquard throws; wool, cotton, jute, seagrass, blended fibers; latex/serged edges.
  
• Metal Craft & Serveware
  Moradabad brass (hammered/etched/enamel), aluminium/iron décor, lanterns, tea-light holders, trays, planters; nickel/lead-safe finishes, e-coat/lacquer.
  
• Wood Craft & Furniture (small/medium)
  Saharanpur carvings, Jodhpur/Jaipur vintage/distressed, acacia/mango/sheesham trays, stools, shelves, photo frames; FSC® options.
  
• Stone, Ceramic & Glass
  Agra marble inlay, soapstone, Jaipur blue pottery, terracotta (Bishnupur/Molela), recycled/pressed glass décor.
  
• Traditional Arts & Tribal Craft
  Dhokra (Bastar/Dhenkanal) bell metal, Bidriware (Bidar), Warli, Madhubani, Pattachitra paintings; Rogan art (Kutch).
  
• Toys & Eco Giftables
  Channapatna/Etikoppaka wooden toys (natural dyes), bamboo/cane baskets (Assam/Tripura), jute gift kits (WB).
  

We do not work with ivory, tortoiseshell, or any CITES-restricted material.

Where we build (key Indian hubs)

• UP: Moradabad (metal), Saharanpur (wood), Varanasi (silk), Bhadohi (rugs)
  
• RJ: Jaipur (gems/blue pottery/block prints), Jodhpur (wood/metal furniture), Pratapgarh (Thewa)
  
• GJ: Kutch (Ajrakh/Rogan/leather craft), Patan (Patola), Jamnagar (brass fittings)
  
• WB/Assam: Kolkata (jute/cane), Bishnupur (terracotta), Guwahati/Tripura (bamboo & cane)
  
• KA/TN/AP: Channapatna toys, Kanchipuram silk, Kalamkari (Srikalahasti/Machilipatnam)
  
• JK/HP: Pashmina/walnut wood, Kullu shawls
  
• OD/CH: Sambalpuri/Kotpad, Bastar Dhokra
  

Customisation & design development

• Design: mood boards → CAD/tech-packs → weave cards/loom graphs → PP samples.
  
• Colour & pattern: Pantone matching, repeats, engineered stripes/plaids, placement prints.
  
• Materials & finishes: yarn counts (20s–120s), GSM/ply, natural/azo-free dyes, reactive/pigment/indigo, washed/distressed looks, anti-tarnish e-coat for metals, food-safe lacquers where applicable.
  
• Branding: woven/printed labels, hangtags, QR stories, care cards, retail packs, gift sets.
  

Quality, testing & compliance (we manage, you approve)

• Textiles: GSM, shrinkage, seam & tear strength, dimensional stability, color fastness to wash/rub/light, pH; azo-dye compliance; needle/metal detection for exports.
  
• Rugs: pile weight, backing adhesion/latex tests, shearing/loose-fiber control, moth-proof treatment on request.
  
• Metal/wood/ceramic: finish adhesion, lead/cadmium/nickel limits (REACH/CPSIA), lacquer hardness, moisture content for wood (8–12%), seasoning & joinery checks.
  
• Toys: EN 71-1/2/3 & ASTM F963/CPSIA (heavy metals, small-parts, flammability) with third-party labs.
  
• Social & ethical: no child labour, Code of Conduct audits; Craftmark, Fair Trade/WFTO, SEDEX/SMETA/SA8000-capable partners.
  
• Wood legality: FSC®/VRIKSH chain-of-custody; Lacey Act documentation for US.
  

Sustainability & impact

• Natural fibers (cotton, wool, jute, linen, bamboo), natural/low-impact dyes, recycled metals & glass, FSC® wood, plastic-free retail packs, carbon-lite consolidation. Story cards to communicate artisan impact & GI heritage.
  

Packaging & logistics

• Fragile-safe: foam/honeycomb, corner guards, drop-tested cartons; anti-tarnish strips (silver/brass).
  
• Textiles: humidity-barrier poly, silica gel, vacuum/roll-pack for rugs; moth sachets on request.
  
• Wood/stone: ISPM-15 pallets, crate bracing, edge protectors.
  
• Retail-ready: barcode/QR, price stickers, FNSKU (Amazon) as needed.
  
• Ports: Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Chennai, Tuticorin; air via DEL/BOM/BLR/MAA for launches.
  

Typical MOQs & lead times (guidance)

• Scarves/stoles: 100–300 pcs/design; 3–5 weeks post PP sample.
  
• Block-printed yardage: 300–500 m/design; 2–4 weeks (screen making 7–10 days).
  
• Rugs/dhurries: 1–10 pcs/size; 4–12 weeks (knot density/size dependent).
  
• Metal décor: 200–500 pcs/SKU; 4–6 weeks.
  
• Wood craft: 50–200 pcs/SKU; 6–10 weeks (seasoning/finish).
  
• Toys: 200–1,000 pcs/SKU; 3–5 weeks.
  

Our sourcing workflow (handmade edition)

1. Brief & NDA – references, sizes, budgets, compliance targets, channel (retail/e-comm/HORECA).
   
2. Cluster shortlist – 2–4 craft hubs with capacity & compliance matrix.
   
3. Sampling – lab dips/strike-offs/PP samples; finish & tolerance matrix; costed BOM.
   
4. Pilot – small batch to validate shade/size/finish & packing.
   
5. Production & QC – in-process checkpoints; piece-wise AQL (2.5/4.0); third-party tests as needed.
   
6. Ship – documentation, packing photos, loading supervision & insurance.
   

Risk controls we enforce

• Shade & size variation control with pre-agreed tolerance charts; lot/loom mapping.
  
• Moisture & warp checks for wood; kiln logs recorded.
  
• Nickel/lead/cadmium limits for metal; lacquer/e-coat adhesion gates.
  
• Rug shedding managed via finishing passes; backing & edge audits.
  
• IP & exclusivity: NDAs, sample/print plate custody, private molds/blocks where applicable.
  

Documentation you receive

• Test reports (textile fastness, heavy metals, toy safety), FSC/Craftmark/Fair Trade (when used), GI/heritage notes, CoC/CoA, packing spec & carton map, high-res QC photos & videos, loading report, insurance & origin docs.
  

Case snapshots (illustrative)

• EU home retailer: jute/cotton flatweave rugs with engineered stripes; ΔE≤2 across 3 colourways; <0.8% returns in 2 seasons.
  
• US kids’ brand: Channapatna toy set with EN 71 & CPSIA clearance; natural-dye palette; FSC packaging.
  
• GCC hospitality: hammered brass lanterns with e-coat; salt-spray & rub tests passed; crate design cut transit damage to <1%.
  

Micro-FAQ

• Can I mix SKUs in one container? Yes—factory policy permitting; cross-factory consolidation available.
  
• Private label & story cards? Yes—brand tags, QR craft stories, care cards, and retail packs.
  
• Natural dye shade variation? Managed via lab dips & tolerance bands; we lock a golden sample before bulk.
  
• Social audits? We can align to your Code of Conduct and arrange third-party audits.
  

Ready to brief? Share your line list, target markets, artwork/colour refs, compliance needs (REACH/CPSIA/FSC), pack specs, and first delivery window. We’ll revert with a cluster shortlist, sampling plan, and a clear path to SOP.