Indian ethnic wear serves two international markets: the substantial South Asian diaspora (US, UK, Canada, UAE, Australia) with year-round demand, and the mainstream fashion brands increasingly incorporating Indian design elements. Both are underserved commercial segments where India's craftsmanship capabilities directly translate to competitive advantage.
Product Categories
- Kurtas โ Men's and women's. Cotton, silk, linen, viscose.
- Kurta sets โ Kurta + pants (palazzo, salwar, churidar).
- Sarees โ Silk, cotton, viscose, designer embroidered.
- Lehengas โ Wedding, festive.
- Kaftans / tunics โ Popular in Middle East and North Africa.
- Sherwanis โ Formal menswear.
- Anarkalis and gowns โ Fusion designs.
Fabric & Craft Options
- Cotton block-printed kurtas
- Silk brocade for premium tier
- Hand embroidery (chikankari, zardozi, aari)
- Machine embroidery for volume
- Digital printed viscose for fast-fashion
MOQs & Pricing (FOB India)
- Cotton block-printed kurta โ 200 pcs, $6.50โ9.50 per piece
- Silk kurta with embroidery โ 100 pcs, $18โ32 per piece
- Wedding lehenga (mid-tier) โ 50 pcs, $85โ145 per piece
- Silk saree (Banarasi-style) โ 100 pcs, $45โ95 per piece
- Kaftan (embroidered) โ 200 pcs, $14โ22 per piece
- Sherwani (formal) โ 100 pcs, $45โ75 per piece
Lead Times
- Sampling: 3โ4 weeks
- Bulk (un-embellished): 30โ45 days
- Hand embroidered programmes: 60โ90 days
About Blueridge Trade LLP
Blueridge Trade LLP operates a dual business model. Our textile division is a direct manufacturer โ we own and operate the production of our cashmere, Merino wool, silk, organic cotton, and blended fabric programmes, controlling quality from fibre sourcing through finishing. This vertical integration is what allows us to guarantee Grade A specifications and offer competitive private-label terms to international brands.
Beyond textiles, we operate as a trading and sourcing partner for industrial commodities (copper, aluminium, zinc, tin, tungsten scrap, activated carbon), botanicals and spices, export-grade packaging, and consumables. In these categories we leverage a vetted network of Indian producers rather than manufacturing in-house โ giving international buyers a single consolidated point of contact for both textile manufacturing and broader Indian sourcing requirements.