Buying hand-painted sarees from India as an international wholesaler comes with questions a domestic buyer never has to ask: who handles customs, what are realistic timelines, and what happens if something arrives damaged. Here's how that actually works with us.
Where We Ship
We export regularly to the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, Germany, France, South Africa, New Zealand, and Japan, among 40+ countries in total. If your country isn't on that list, ask — in most cases we can still ship, it's simply less frequent.
Shipping Methods
We ship by courier (faster, suited to smaller wholesale orders and samples) and by sea freight (more economical for larger bulk orders, with a longer transit time). Which makes sense depends on your order size and how quickly you need stock — we'll recommend one when we quote your order.
Documentation
Every export shipment comes with full documentation for customs clearance on your end. This is the part that derails orders with suppliers who don't export regularly — paperwork errors, missing invoices, incorrect HS codes. Because we ship internationally as routine, not as an exception, this is a solved process rather than a recurring problem.
Timelines
From your first message to a full order delivered: roughly 30–45 days. That breaks down to about 7–10 days for sampling and your approval, 15–25 days for production, and 3–7 days for shipping once it's dispatched — sea freight runs longer than that range. Rush production is possible for an additional fee if your timeline is tighter.
Quality Assurance for International Buyers
We photograph every piece before packing, so there's a record of condition at dispatch. If a genuine quality issue shows up on your end, we replace the affected pieces in your next order or issue a credit — this matters more for international buyers, where a return shipment isn't a practical option.
Getting Started as an International Buyer
Send a WhatsApp message or email with where you're based and roughly what you're looking for. We'll share our catalog and a price list, usually within 24 hours, and take it from there — including confirming shipping method and realistic timelines for your specific country.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to export hand-painted sarees from India?
About 30–45 days from first contact to delivery: 7–10 days for sampling and approval, 15–25 days for production, and 3–7 days for courier shipping (sea freight takes longer, typically 15–35 days transit).
What shipping methods are used to export sarees from India?
Courier (DHL, FedEx, UPS Express) for smaller, time-sensitive orders — 3 to 7 days transit. Sea freight for bulk orders above roughly 50 kg — more economical, 15 to 35 days transit.
What documentation is needed to import hand-painted sarees from India?
A commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and GST invoice. A regular exporter handles this as a standard process for every shipment, not a one-off.
Which countries can hand-painted sarees be exported to from India?
Most countries — we regularly ship to the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, Germany, France, South Africa, New Zealand, and Japan, among 40+ total.
Sourcing from outside India?
Tell us your country and order size — we'll confirm shipping method, documentation, and a realistic timeline.
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