Notes from India’s finest workshops.

Practical guides on sourcing, materials, finishes and quality — written by the team that develops, makes and inspects lighting, hardware and home décor in India every day.

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Step-by-step guide to sourcing lighting, hardware and home décor from India: finding factories, samples, MOQs, quality checks and shipping.

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