The only Indian textile sourcer with buyer-side escrow. Your payment is held until you sign off on quality — physically inspected, fully documented, 3–5 vetted suppliers matched to your spec before you commit a rupee.
● AI Sourcing Assistant online — bottom right. Ask it anything, or message us on WhatsApp directly.
Each textile Artico sources maps to a specific geographic cluster — a generational community of artisans carrying techniques legally recognised as Indian heritage. These aren't styles. They're places.
Product, quantity, budget, timeline — free, no commitment.
3–5 vetted suppliers with video tours, certs, and live capacity.
Pay sample cost only. Approve quality before the full MOQ. Sample cost credited against your first bulk order.
Deposit held by your escrow partner until QC sign-off.
FOB dispatch with full export documentation — your freight forwarder handles destination customs, tracked to your door.
| What matters | Traditional broker/exporter | Artico Exports |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier trust | Supplier identity often unclear — you're trusting a middleman's word | Matched from known textile clusters, vetted before your brief is shared |
| Payment safety | Pay upfront and hope for the best | Escrow-protected — funds released only after QC sign-off |
| Quality control | A phone call or a few photos, not a real inspection | Physical inspection before dispatch, every order |
| Speed | Supplier match takes days or weeks of back-and-forth | 3–5 matched options within 24 hours of your brief |
| Pricing | Hidden markups — you rarely see the real cost basis | Indicative pricing shown upfront, confirmed before you commit |
| Documentation | Export docs are your problem, often incomplete | GST invoice, shipping bill, CoO handled and shared digitally |
| Tracking | A tracking number and silence in between | Live order milestones — matched, sampled, in production, shipped |
| After-sales | Disputes handled slowly, if at all | One dedicated manager, accountable from brief to delivery |
A quick estimate to plan around — your dedicated manager confirms an exact quote after reviewing your brief.
Indicative only — final quote confirmed after your sourcing brief and sample approval.
Per sample, covering supplier coordination and physical inspection. No commitment to bulk.
Orders $2,000 – $8,000. Applied on ex-works value — supplier match, QC, and full export documentation included.
Orders above $8,000. Rate reduces automatically — no negotiation needed.
All fees are applied on ex-works value and quoted before you commit — no post-order adjustments. The cost estimator and landed cost tool above apply your tier automatically.
3 suppliers proposed
Buyer sign-off received
Supplier cluster: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Pending
Pending
This is a preview of the order portal — milestone data above is illustrative. Buyers on active orders access a live version of this directly, replacing status requests buried in email and WhatsApp threads.
Nine tools purpose-built for international buyers. Cluster intelligence, cost modelling, customs codes, compliance rules, delivery timelines — run everything in your browser before you wire a dollar.
India's textile crafts concentrate in specific geographic clusters. See which cluster handles your category, the craft technique, and realistic lead time — before briefing a single supplier.
Select a category and run the tool to see the matched cluster, artisan region, and lead time.
Generate a structured sourcing brief with standard escrow, QC, and documentation terms. Ready to send directly to suppliers.
Fill in the details and generate a brief ready to share directly with suppliers.
Full cost from factory gate to your warehouse — product cost, tiered service fee (10–18% based on order size), freight, insurance, and import duty for your destination.
Set category, quantity, shipping mode, and destination to see your full landed cost breakdown.
Work backwards from your required delivery date to find the latest order placement date, with a full milestone timeline.
Enter your required delivery date to see the latest you can place your order and a full milestone calendar.
Know your numbers before you commit. Enter landed cost and target margin to see the retail price needed and projected profit at volume.
Enter your landed cost and target margin to see the retail price and projected profit at your order volume.
Harmonised System codes required for customs declarations, duty calculations, and import permits — with classification notes for your category.
Select a category to see the most likely HS codes with classification notes for your customs declaration.
Labelling laws, certification requirements, and chemical restrictions for your destination market — know what you need before you finalise product specs.
Select a destination to see labelling laws, certifications, chemical restrictions, and key import requirements.
Type in any language and get an instant translation. Ask us a question in Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese — or translate your sourcing brief to share with local partners.
Type anything on the left in any language and click Translate. Works with Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and many more.
Have a real conversation about your sourcing project. Ask in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, or any language — the assistant understands and responds in kind.
Click any question below to start, or type your own:
AI assistant — responses are generated in real time. Leads submitted here are reviewed by a human before follow-up.
Click a question on the left to get an instant answer here, or open the full chat panel in the bottom-right for a complete conversation.
All tools run locally in your browser — no data leaves your device until you submit a brief.
Indicative pricing — confirmed with your quote
All categories are made to order — ask your dedicated manager about current showroom stock.
Download this catalogue as a PDF →Click to mark the shades you need — then click the button below to carry them into your brief automatically.
Each textile tradition below carries a distinct geography, technique, and visual identity. Our sourcing covers all six — from the handlooms of Varanasi to the block print workshops of Jaipur.
Indian ethnic heritage exports to boutiques, retailers, and independent brands across North America, Europe, the Gulf, and the Asia-Pacific. These are the markets where this craft sells.
Reach figures indicate active enquiry markets, not audited shipment records. For destination-specific shipping and duty rates, see the Shipping section below.
A Geographical Indication (GI) tag is an Indian government certification confirming a craft genuinely originates from its named region and follows traditional methods — useful when your own buyers ask for proof of authenticity. Verify any GI registration on the official IPOI portal →
Last checked June 2026 — trade rules for India have moved fast over the past year. Confirm the current rate with a licensed customs broker before finalizing your landed cost; this is a starting point, not a quote.
All seven of these have moved in the past 18 months. We'll flag anything destination-specific at the brief stage — but a licensed customs broker in your own country is who should confirm the number you actually pay.
Payment held until your QC sign-off.
Every order inspected before dispatch.
GST invoice, shipping bill, CoO.
One contact, brief to delivery.
Company registration, GST, and IEC are shared with every buyer before any order is placed — email hello@articoexports.com to request them at any time.
Ashish Syal & Manish Syal
Co-Founders — Mumbai, India
Two people. Two names on every email. Every brief reviewed personally before it reaches a supplier — not by a support team, not by an algorithm.
We built Artico because international buyers were getting burned sourcing direct from India — by quality failures, advance payment risk, and suppliers who disappeared after the first wire. Escrow protection and physical QC aren't features we added. They're the reason we started.
"The escrow structure meant I could trial Artico without the usual risk of wiring money to an unknown supplier. First order arrived exactly as described, fully documented. We've since placed three more."
"I'd tried sourcing direct from India twice before and been burned both times. Having a dedicated manager who handles everything — QC, documentation, customs paperwork — changed the equation completely."
"The GI-certified Kanjivaram silk is exactly what my customers expect — authentic provenance, not generic 'Indian silk.' The documentation they provide makes that claim credible in our market."
Testimonials shared with buyer permission. Names abbreviated for privacy.
The order is reworked or refunded before any funds are released from escrow — you're not liable for goods that don't pass QC.
A deposit secures your production slot; the balance is due once our team confirms the goods have passed inspection, before shipment. Both payments are protected by escrow — funds are never released to the supplier until you approve quality.
FOB (Indian port) by default. CIF and DDP are available on request — ask your dedicated manager to compare landed cost for your destination.
We handle Indian export clearance and documentation. Import duties and customs clearance at destination are the buyer's responsibility — we'll flag anything country-specific during your brief.
Major periods like Diwali and regional festivals can extend production by several days. Your dedicated manager flags this upfront if it affects your timeline.
We invoice in USD, EUR, GBP, or AED depending on your market, and accept international wire transfer. Ask about other options for your region.
You pay into an independently held escrow account — funds are held by a third-party escrow service, not by Artico or the supplier. Once our QC team inspects and approves the goods, you sign off and funds are released. If anything fails QC, the order is reworked or funds are returned to you. At no point does the supplier receive payment before your sign-off. Escrow details are shared at the brief stage so you can verify the arrangement before committing.
A member of our team personally reviews your brief within 4 business hours. We reach out by email or WhatsApp to clarify anything, then send you 3–5 matched supplier proposals — each with video factory tours, certifications, capacity, and pricing. You choose which (if any) to proceed with and can request a sample before committing to the full MOQ.
Yes — always. We don't require you to commit to a bulk order without approving a sample first. You pay sample cost only. If you proceed to a full order, the sample cost is credited back.
A GI tag is an official Indian government certification confirming that a product genuinely originates from a specific region and follows its traditional production methods. Banarasi silk, Kanjivaram, Chanderi, Kota Doria, and Bagru/Ajrakh block print all carry GI status — it's legally protected and verifiable. This matters if your own customers ask for proof of authentic regional origin.
We charge a tiered service fee on the ex-works value — applied automatically based on order size: 18% for orders under $2,000, 15% for $2,000–$8,000, 12% for $8,000–$25,000, and 10% above $25,000. The fee is itemised on your invoice and covers supplier matching, physical QC, and full export documentation. There are no hidden markups on the goods price itself.
Yes — and we're designed for exactly that. International buyers unfamiliar with Indian textile sourcing are our primary audience. Your dedicated manager walks you through each step, explains every document, and flags anything you'd otherwise have to discover the hard way.
Every order includes a GST invoice, shipping bill, and Certificate of Origin (CoO). These are shared digitally before the goods leave India, so your customs broker has everything they need before the shipment arrives.
Most mistakes in international textile sourcing happen before the first email is sent. These guides explain the mechanics — Incoterms, HS codes, quality grades, and the supplier red flags that experienced buyers know to look for.
The term in your contract determines who owns the risk — and who pays when something goes wrong at sea. What every first-time importer gets wrong.
Ask us about your shipment →Thread count claims, colour fastness, shrinkage rates, and stitch density — the seven things our QC team checks on every order, and how to verify them yourself.
Request our QC checklist →GI certification is legally protected in India. Here's how to read a GI certificate, which categories carry the highest premiums, and how to pass the story to your customers.
See GI categories we source →Get the full International Buyer's Guide — 24 pages covering every topic above.
Download the guide →Incoterms explained, typical lead times by category, and a checklist for vetting any Indian supplier — not just ours. We'll email it to you within one business day.
Category pricing shifts, lead time changes, upcoming festival disruptions, and new GI certifications. Sent once per quarter. Unsubscribe any time.
Tell us when works for you and your time zone — your dedicated manager will confirm the slot by email within one business day, or reach out via WhatsApp to arrange directly.
Every order at Artico begins with a physical sample — that's non-negotiable. You pay sample cost only. If you proceed to a full order, that cost is credited back. You inspect it at your facility, on your timeline, before committing a single dollar to bulk production.
Tell us the category, quantity range, and any colour or technique preferences. Takes under 5 minutes.
Within 24 hours, your dedicated manager shares matched supplier profiles — each with factory video, certifications, and sample pricing.
Pick which supplier(s) to sample from. We handle production, QC, and international shipping to your door.
Sample approved? Your manager converts it to a full production order. Sample cost is credited. Escrow covers the rest.
Typical sample cost: $80–$220 per supplier depending on category. International DHL shipping included.
Choose your language below, write your sourcing question or requirement — in your own words. Our team receives your message with a one-click English translation link and will respond to you in both English and your language.
Your brief is personally reviewed by Ashish or Manish before it reaches any supplier — direct access to the founders, not a support queue.
Trust travels through networks more than cold outreach, especially in this category. Introduce someone, and both your next briefs get fast-tracked.