Posts by HANDMADE
What Does HSN Code Mean for Textile Exporters? A Simple Explanation
If you've ever received an invoice or export document from an Indian textile supplier with a string of numbers labeled "HSN code," and ...
Banarasi Silk vs Kanjeevaram Silk: Comparing India’s Two Most Famous Silk Sarees
Banarasi and Kanjeevaram are arguably the two most recognized silk saree traditions in India — one from the north, one from the south, ...
Dupatta vs Stole vs Scarf: What’s Actually the Difference?
Dupatta, stole, and scarf are three terms that get used almost interchangeably when shopping for Indian textile online — and for intern...
What Happens During a Sampling Round? A Step-by-Step Breakdown for First-Time Buyers
If you're placing your first custom or bulk textile order, "sampling" is a term you'll hear constantly — and for good reason, since it'...
Organic Cotton vs Regular Cotton: Is It Worth the Higher Price?
Organic cotton almost always costs more than regular cotton, and it's fair to wonder whether that premium is genuinely justified or mos...
What Is Mordant Dyeing? The Chemistry Behind Natural Dye Fastness
If you've read about natural dyeing techniques like Ajrakh, Bagru, or Dabu printing, you've probably come across the word "mordant" wit...
Running Fabric vs Finished Garment: What Wholesale Buyers Need to Know
If you're new to wholesale textile sourcing, you've probably come across the term "running fabric" in a supplier's price list or conver...
Appliqué Work vs Patchwork: Two Different Textile Embellishment Techniques
Appliqué and patchwork both involve sewing smaller pieces of fabric together, both are genuinely ancient techniques, and both show up c...
Batik vs Bandhani vs Block Print: Three Resist-Dye Techniques You Might Be Mixing Up
Batik, Bandhani, and hand block print all fall under the same broad umbrella — resist-dyeing, where part of the fabric is deliberately ...
FOB vs CIF vs EXW: Shipping Terms Every International Textile Buyer Should Know
If you've received a quote from an Indian textile manufacturer with a price listed as "FOB Mumbai" or "EXW Jodhpur," and weren't entire...