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Notes on sourcing, trade and craft
What we've learned moving textiles and handicrafts between India and the world.
Textiles
Home Linen and Apparel Fabric: A Buyer's Guide to Indian Textiles
Why India remains a first stop for textile buyers, and what to look for beyond price.
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Textiles
Woven vs Knitted: Choosing the Right Fabric for Your Market
The construction difference that decides how a fabric drapes, stretches and holds up.
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Handicrafts
Brass, Wood and Ceramic Ware: The Craft Behind Indian Handicraft Exports
Three materials, three very different workshops — and what "hand-finished" actually means.
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Handicrafts
From Workshop to Warehouse: Preparing Handicrafts for Export
Handmade doesn't mean export-ready. Here's the gap, and how it gets closed.
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