Import macramé from India
Macramé is a handicraft that is exported from India to other countries, the export of macramé products is in demand by overseas buyers; foreigners used such decor items to make their homes more fascinating.
What is macramé?
Macramé is knotting a textile. It involves working with your hands to create several useful and working products. Home decor items, jewelry, clothing accessories, thee handmade products are highly demanded all across the world.
You might already have some type of wall hanging and plant hangers which are getting quite popular lately some of you might already own in your home that could be netted tablecloth or a blanket for example if you ever received a friendship bracelet that uses macramé knotting techniques. Making rooks from macramé as well or it might be in form of a rug means that it’s a bunch of knots put together to create a creative pattern and decorative element.
How to make macramé?
Macramé needs a lot of thread and knots, those threads call cords. These are special cords by specification
Types of material used in macramé:
Macramé was created with several cords we can divide these cords into four categories:
• Synthetic cord
• Cotton cord
• Jute
• Malai dori/silk dori
1. Synthetic cord: synthetic cords are a little difficult to handle knotting is not that easy due to its slippery surface. It is also available in a multicolored cord. It is widely used for making key chains and dog leashes because it’s a strong cord and unbreakable
2. Cotton cord: our most widely used material
3. Jute cord: this is a very rough material and non-shiny so doesn’t give a neat look but on the contrary, it is very much in trend due to its Boho look. It’s used for making rugs, formats, coasters, and planter end.
4. Silk cord which is very shiny and soft. It can also be used with crochet. Also available in multicolored and it’s also used in making bags. Used in making bracelets.
Types of cotton cord:
Single strand/PLY macramé cord: it’s an excellent choice for beginners, widely available in a single color. But recently companies have introduced different colors, it's fluffy, easy to open, even we need to tape the ends while knotting. It’s the best choice for mini-projects.
Twisted 3 play cord: 3 single ply ropes are twisted together to create this cord. This is also a good choice for most macramé projects. Its projects give a textured and beautiful look although it’s a little stiff and not so sofas compared to the 1st one. You can simply unwind 3 strands. It looks beautiful on the floor-hanging wall.
Braided cord: Many thin threads are weaved together to create this cord. It is used to make hammocks, swings, and big planters as it’s very strong and durable. It’s generally not used for small projects as knotting is textured and not so beautiful. Measure it carefully as it’s stretchy also. It’s impossible to open its ends so avoid using it in a project where you need to open the ends. Such as wall hangings.
The thickness of cord/rope:
A 1-2 mm thick cord makes for tiny nods. Used for mini projects e.g. earring bracelets key chains flowers etc
3-4mm thick cord: knotting is easy and beautiful on it. it can be used for each decorative project
5-6mm thick rod: Used for big projects as knots are big and easy.
8-12mm thick rod available in India in a few colors
Where to find the macramé cord?
If you are living in Delhi it’s easily available in the Saddar bazaar. Aman Nagar, surat Buleshwar, Mansarovar in Jaipur thank shall road in Jaipur, Sonipat.
Macramé industry:
The knotting process of macramé products occurs at the domestic level industry where lots of labor mostly consist of women doing knotting while keeping the rods knotted on a stick to make different macramé products such as blankets, shawl, bracelets, jewelry, towels, rugs, shirts, baskets, all those women work like a team, and very much trained in knotting to shape macramé commodity. Boho décor is the most beautiful creature of roof hanging. Boho cushion covers are the latest in trend worldwide. Even macramé swings people use to have at their homes as decor and as sofa swings. Macramé wedding backdrops look stunningly beautiful. This sector mainly empowers women. In India, women worked in such sectors by wearing the same uniforms.
In foreign countries, macramé products are used for the decoration of the house. These include wall hangings and even women's beach suits. It’s trendy.
Importing Macramé from India:
Floral techno macramé lace, macramé plant hanger macramé nightgown are imported in a very large quantity to Italy turkey united kingdom. Most of the items were imported to Italy.
Advantages of importing Macramé from India:
The beauty and endurance of cord that has been handled by hands is astonishing, as are the creativity of macramé patterns. No one can match the cheaper price, higher quality, greater quantity, and exquisite and durable cords used in India to make macramé, which is in high demand from the United States, the United Kingdom, and China. As these are handmade, one-of-a-kind items, you as the exporter may set the price for them as you are the one exporting them from India. This will boost the profit ratio of your business.
How macramé is profitable for overseas buyers to import from India:
Macramé is a knot finished by labor working mostly includes perfectionist women, they knotted and creates beautiful unique pieces but the price per piece is too low to purchase. Merchant takes these products at below market price from the craftsman, in bulk or they hired their services at a minimum wage rate. And merchant by kneeing its profit
For example, a macramé home decor price is 325 INR/piece. Merchant when selling it to the international market, the rate is so cheap for buyers sitting overseas as if we compare its importance and luxuries fancy look. And has no risk of losing any cost instead of they sell Indian products at very high prices. Take these products at below market price from the craftsman, or they hired their services at a minimum wage rate. And merchants by keeping their profit
If we analyze its India market, it’s ranked almost in the top 3 rated countries. The top products by the number of shipments are from Indian port to Italy floral techno marame lace-102 mtr with the quantity of 37.03 of KGS value of 1924.47 to italy. While the price of products is low as compared to other countries.
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