Kathmandu sourcing & export

Handmade in Nepal.
Sourced, checked and shipped by us.

We work with the workshops of Kathmandu Valley on your behalf — wholesale orders, custom pieces and trial quantities, quality-checked and shipped with the paperwork done.

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From 10 piecesTrial orders per design
48 hoursTo a written quote
Every pieceChecked before it is packed

How to work with us

Your buying office in Kathmandu

Finding a reliable workshop in Nepal from abroad is the hard part. We do it in person: we choose the maker, agree the specification, watch the work and check every piece before it ships.

Wholesale

Repeat stock for shops, concept stores and online sellers. Small trial quantities first, then runs at better prices once a design has proved itself.

How wholesale works →

Custom orders

A statue cast to your reference, a carved panel to your drawing, felt in your colours. You approve each stage before the next one starts.

How commissions work →

Trial orders

Not sure yet? Order a few pieces per design to check colour, finish and size. The cost can be credited against your first full order.

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Handmade Nepali wool felt products

Where most buyers start

Felt, made to your order

Wet-felted by hand from wool in Kathmandu workshops. Low minimums, quick production and easy to ship, which is why felt is our most-ordered line in Europe.

  • Garlands and felt balls
  • Christmas and seasonal ornaments
  • Cat caves and pet beds
  • Coasters, trivets and rugs
  • Slippers and bags
  • Your own designs and colours
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Also sourced to order

The rest of the valley's crafts

Pashmina & Cashmere

Pashmina & Cashmere

Handwoven luxury shawls and scarves from Himalayan wool

 Handmade Paper & Lokta

Handmade Paper & Lokta

Eco-friendly Lokta bark paper products — journals, lampshades, gift wrap

 Bead & Silver Jewelry

Bead & Silver Jewelry

Handcrafted Nepali silver jewelry, coral, turquoise, and bead work

 Metal & Bronze Statues

Metal & Bronze Statues

Lost-wax cast copper and brass figures from Patan — stock pieces or commissioned to order

 Wooden Crafts

Wooden Crafts

Hand-carved panels, masks, boxes and furniture — made to your drawings

 Singing Bowls & Meditation

Singing Bowls & Meditation

Hand-hammered Tibetan singing bowls, tingshas, and meditation tools

 Thangka Paintings

Thangka Paintings

Traditional Buddhist and Hindu scroll paintings by master artists

Something else?

If it is made by hand in Nepal, we can probably find the workshop. Ask us.

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From enquiry to your door

How an order works

  1. 01

    Tell us what you need

    Item, quantity, destination and when you need it. Photos or drawings help.

  2. 02

    Written quote in 48 hours

    Price per piece, production time and an estimate for shipping, from the workshop best suited to the job.

  3. 03

    Pro forma and payment

    Small orders are paid in advance; larger and custom orders are 50% to start and the balance before dispatch.

  4. 04

    Made, with photos

    You see progress mid-way and the finished goods before anything is packed.

  5. 05

    Checked and packed

    We inspect every piece for size, colour and finish, then pack it for the journey.

  6. 06

    Shipped with paperwork

    Commercial invoice, packing list and origin statement. Tracking the day it leaves Kathmandu.

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Tell us what you need

The more specific, the faster the quote: the item, how many, where it is going and when you need it. Photos, drawings or a link to something similar all help.

Prefer to talk? WhatsApp +977-9849998031 or email [email protected].

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Tell us what you need. Or WhatsApp +977-9849998031

We reply to every enquiry within 48 hours, usually sooner.

Questions buyers ask first

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for wholesale?
Lower than most buyers expect, because production here is workshop-based rather than assembly-line. For felt we take trial orders from 10 pieces per design; most other categories start at a similar small trial quantity, and single custom pieces are quoted individually. Once a design is proven, larger runs get better pricing. Tell us the quantity you have in mind and we will tell you honestly whether it is economic.
How do you ship internationally?
Small orders and samples go by express courier (DHL, FedEx or Aramex), typically 3-7 working days to Europe and North America. Large wholesale orders can go by sea. Shipping is quoted separately once the goods are made and weighed, so you only pay for what is actually sent. We prepare the commercial invoice, packing list and origin statement, plus any product-specific documents such as a fumigation certificate for wood or an archaeology clearance for metal statues. Import duties and VAT in your country are payable by you on arrival unless we agree otherwise in writing.
What are the customs duties on Nepali handicrafts?
It depends on the destination and the HS code. Nepal is a Least Developed Country, so most handicrafts enter the EU duty-free under the Everything But Arms scheme, provided a certificate of origin accompanies the shipment. US preference programmes for Nepali goods have changed repeatedly and lapse between renewals, so we will not tell a US buyer their goods arrive duty-free — have your customs broker confirm the current treatment against the specific HS code before you budget. Correct classification and a certificate of origin are what actually determine what you pay.
How do you ensure product quality?
Quality is arranged per order rather than through a standing programme. We agree the specification with you in writing before production starts, and we send pre-shipment photographs of the actual goods for your approval before anything is packed. For a first order we strongly recommend samples, because handmade work varies between workshops and photographs of someone else's piece are not a specification. If you would rather not rely on our word, independent inspection agencies operate in Kathmandu and we will work with the inspector you appoint, at your cost.
Are your products fairly traded?
We work directly with the workshops that make the goods and pay the price agreed with them, with no agent between us and the maker. We can tell you which workshop made your order. We do not hold a fair-trade certificate, and we would rather say so than imply one.
Can I order product samples before placing a bulk order?
Yes, and for a first order we recommend it. A trial order of a few pieces per design is the cheapest way to check colour, finish and size before committing to a run, and we can credit the sample cost against your first full order. Samples go by express courier, usually 5-10 working days after they are made.

Have something in mind?

Send us a photo, a drawing or a quantity. You will have a written quote within 48 hours.

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