The Work

Our approach

We’re a turnkey manufacturing facility – you imagine, we create.  Our capabilities reflect this.  We’re very flexible in the way we work, so we can customise our services to suit you. 

Usually, the way it goes is that designers create a line and present us with the sketches, or sometimes just bring a vague idea to the table that we then develop together based on our combined expertise.  We can, and often do, work with designers to develop the line by offering them advice on the best options available in the Indian market based on our years of experience.  

We encourage designers to visit us and spend time at the factory before and during the production.  We believe this helps build a great long-term relationship from which everyone can get the best value in terms of quality and price. 

Our capabilities

Click on the images to go through each stack of photos to get an idea of what we can do for you.  These hold selected examples so if you’d like to see more of something, drop us a line.

This is the backbone stuff that comes into play right from the sampling process all the way through to the final production.  Having been in the business a while, we’re closely connected to various kinds of suppliers in the market – sellers of precious and semi-precious gem stones, jewellery makers, leather tanners, furniture specialists and suppliers of other odd bits and bobs.  So if you’re thinking of complementing your clothing line with other stuff, ask us.  We might just know the right person for the job.

A quick note:  In case you’re wondering why we haven’t put up pictures of full garments, it’s because we value our clients’ intellectual property and we’re very careful about protecting it.  If we ever do put something up, it’ll be with all the right permissions. But... we recently launched our private label - THE LABEL IE - a collection of our work through the year where you can see examples of our garments and other details.  For more information on it, email us on info@indusexportsindia.com.

a glimpse into our pattern library.
a glimpse into our pattern library.
patterns laid out on the cutting table.
patterns laid out on the cutting table.
pattern making in progress.
pattern making in progress.
our erstwhile master, the late Jamil Ahmed, layering the fabric for machine cutting.
our erstwhile master, the late Jamil Ahmed, layering the fabric for machine cutting.
pieces with complex embroidery and special trimmings are cut by hand.
pieces with complex embroidery and special trimmings are cut by hand.
cuttings ready to be sent for sewing.
cuttings ready to be sent for sewing.
we house several Brother machines in our specialised sewing department.
we house several Brother machines in our specialised sewing department.
the interlock machine - used to finish seams.
the interlock machine - used to finish seams.
creating a handmade 'dori', or cord.
creating a handmade 'dori', or cord.
while we specialise in laces from India, we can source them from across the world.
while we specialise in laces from India, we can source them from across the world.
sequins form an important part of embroidery. a large store in-house, we can source any shape, size, hue or texture.
sequins form an important part of embroidery. a large store in-house, we can source any shape, size, hue or texture.
a Gujarati mirrored border with tassels - these kind of traditional Indian embellishments are popular accessories.
a Gujarati mirrored border with tassels - these kind of traditional Indian embellishments are popular accessories.
unique embellishments, like these genuine ostrich feathers, are used for trims and in embroidery.
unique embellishments, like these genuine ostrich feathers, are used for trims and in embroidery.
antique embroidered panels - part of traditional Indian clothing, collected from villages across the country.
antique embroidered panels - part of traditional Indian clothing, collected from villages across the country.
fabric really is our forte. we've been around for ages and know the best suppliers - local and national.
fabric really is our forte. we've been around for ages and know the best suppliers - local and national.
bamboo strips woven into lengths, used as the base fabric for handbags.
bamboo strips woven into lengths, used as the base fabric for handbags.
metal thread embroidered fabric being used here as a yolk. these are often used to develop entire garments.
metal thread embroidered fabric being used here as a yolk. these are often used to develop entire garments.
jersey material.
jersey material.
this particular fabric is computer embroidered to emulate traditional Indian 'chikkankari' work
this particular fabric is computer embroidered to emulate traditional Indian 'chikkankari' work
brocade fabric, woven on handlooms by weavers in Benaras practicing an age old technique.
brocade fabric, woven on handlooms by weavers in Benaras practicing an age old technique.
silk is intrinsic to the Indian textile identity. we work extensively with this fabric and it is central to our work.
silk is intrinsic to the Indian textile identity. we work extensively with this fabric and it is central to our work.
digitally printed chiffon.
digitally printed chiffon.
a bamboo tie and dye created to our specifications - the horizontal lines are characteristic of bamboo tie and dye.
a bamboo tie and dye created to our specifications - the horizontal lines are characteristic of bamboo tie and dye.
this particular screen printed sea horse was inspired by the silver chain you see here.
this particular screen printed sea horse was inspired by the silver chain you see here.
a tie and dye technique called 'shibori' (a Japanese term) - dyed here to show heart shapes.
a tie and dye technique called 'shibori' (a Japanese term) - dyed here to show heart shapes.
this screen was developed in-house from scratch to create this print.
this screen was developed in-house from scratch to create this print.
French knots hand embroidered with mirrors and beads in thick cotton thread.
French knots hand embroidered with mirrors and beads in thick cotton thread.
expert 'kaarigars', or craftsmen, work on their frames to carefully develop complex designs by hand.
expert 'kaarigars', or craftsmen, work on their frames to carefully develop complex designs by hand.
fabric is streched on 'addas' to enable the craftsmen to start the hand embroidery.
fabric is streched on 'addas' to enable the craftsmen to start the hand embroidery.
tracing the design onto the fabric, getting it ready for embroidery.
tracing the design onto the fabric, getting it ready for embroidery.
pinning the design for transferring on to fabric.
pinning the design for transferring on to fabric.
Our head designer traces the images to prepare them for hand embroidery.
Our head designer traces the images to prepare them for hand embroidery.
hand crochet fabric, embellished with hand embroidered beads.
hand crochet fabric, embellished with hand embroidered beads.
a unique 3D hand embroidery using beads, sequins and stones.
a unique 3D hand embroidery using beads, sequins and stones.
crystals dyed to match the fabric, hand embroidered onto the garment.
crystals dyed to match the fabric, hand embroidered onto the garment.
assorted braids and tassels superimposed with metal hand embroidery.
assorted braids and tassels superimposed with metal hand embroidery.
a machine embroidered piece that uses 'chawal taka', a kind of stitch, coupled with hand embroidered beads.
a machine embroidered piece that uses 'chawal taka', a kind of stitch, coupled with hand embroidered beads.
'zardozi', an ancient Persian craft, is a raised embroidery done with metal (mixed with stone hand embroidery here)
'zardozi', an ancient Persian craft, is a raised embroidery done with metal (mixed with stone hand embroidery here)
machine embroidery with silk thread.
machine embroidery with silk thread.
'dori', or cord machine embroidery enhanced with hand embroidered pearls, stones and sequins.
'dori', or cord machine embroidery enhanced with hand embroidered pearls, stones and sequins.
applique flowers, machine embroidered to form a 3D effect.
applique flowers, machine embroidered to form a 3D effect.
strips of chiffon fabric, machine embroidered to form a beautiful pattern with hand embroidered French knots.
strips of chiffon fabric, machine embroidered to form a beautiful pattern with hand embroidered French knots.
chiffon applique machine embroidered with hand embroidered beads and transparent sequins.
chiffon applique machine embroidered with hand embroidered beads and transparent sequins.
velvet applique machine embroidered, embellished with hand embroidered beads.
velvet applique machine embroidered, embellished with hand embroidered beads.
Ready to ship!
Ready to ship!
steam press - the final step before the packing commences.
steam press - the final step before the packing commences.
bringing the garments back from washing. many of our garments are sun dried.
bringing the garments back from washing. many of our garments are sun dried.
making sure there are no loose threads.
making sure there are no loose threads.
some fine details can only be added during the finishing process - like adding beads to the end of drawstrings or hems.
some fine details can only be added during the finishing process - like adding beads to the end of drawstrings or hems.