TulipsNThreads connects small European businesses with India's finest makers — textiles, home décor, art & craft, and premium packaging — with a partner who truly understands both sides.
"I grew up in India and built my life in the Netherlands. I don't just translate language — I translate trust."
We specialise in the categories where Indian craft and manufacturing most clearly outperform the alternatives — and where the right relationships make all the difference.
Block prints, handlooms, sustainable fibres, and embroidered fabrics from Rajasthan, Gujarat, and beyond.
Jaipur and Bagru artisan workshops. Cotton, linen, and silk. Custom colorways available.
Organic cotton, khadi, jute, banana silk. GOTS-certified suppliers available.
Chikankari, mirror work, kantha stitch. Premium handcraft at honest prices.
Stonewashed, yarn-dyed, printed. Ready-to-retail and private label.
Ceramics, baskets, carved wood, soft furnishings, and decorative objects with genuine craft provenance.
Hand-thrown and moulded. Blue pottery, terracotta, glazed stoneware. Khurja and Jaipur specialists.
Seagrass, cane, bamboo, sabai grass. Functional and decorative. Fair trade producers available.
Hand-carved, lacquered, inlaid. Sheesham, mango wood, reclaimed timber.
Dhokra metalwork, hand-painted papier-mâché, brass and copper objects.
Folk art, handmade paper, metalwork, and artisan objects — sourced directly from the families who make them.
Madhubani, Warli, Gond, Pattachitra. Original works and limited editions for retail.
Lokta, banana, cotton rag. Journals, cards, gift wrap. Jaipur paper craft specialists.
Dhokra lost-wax casting, silver filigree, tribal jewellery. Rajasthan and Odisha clusters.
Hand-painted, lacquered, natural. Channapatna and Kondapalli traditions.
Hand-marbled wrapping, block-printed boxes, fabric pouches — the hidden advantage few European brands have found.
Gift wrapping and stationery. Each sheet unique. Jaipur and Sanganer workshops.
Branded and unbranded. Custom sizing and colorways for private label.
Cotton, silk, jute. Drawstring and fold-over formats. MOQs suited to small businesses.
Your design, your brand. End-to-end sampling and production management.
Free, no obligation. We understand your product and business.
2–4 vetted producers matched to your brief and budget.
We manage samples and give honest quality feedback.
We stay involved, check goods on the ground before shipping.
Full documentation, export paperwork, no surprises.
Sourcing from India isn't hard because of geography — it's hard because of trust. Who is this supplier really? Will the quality hold? What happens when something goes wrong? These are questions that only get answered by someone who genuinely belongs to both worlds.
India produces some of the world's most exceptional textiles, home décor, and artisan goods. Europe's small businesses know this — and want access to it. But the path between a Dutch startup and a Jaipur manufacturer is rarely straightforward. Language barriers, cultural misunderstandings, unreliable middlemen, and the sheer complexity of cross-border trade stop most businesses before they start.
TulipsNThreads was founded to close that gap — not as a typical trading company, but as a culturally fluent partner who genuinely belongs to both worlds.
Start a conversation →Not a consultant who has visited India — someone who grew up there. We understand how business relationships are built, how quality is communicated, and how to make things happen on the ground.
We hold our suppliers to Dutch levels of documentation, communication, and reliability — while maintaining the trusted relationships that get you fair pricing and genuine priority.
No minimum order theatrics or corporate-only access. We work with startups and growing businesses who deserve the same quality connections as large retailers.
We focus on textiles, home décor, and art & craft — sectors where we have deep supplier networks and genuine product knowledge. We go deep, not wide.
"Where Dutch precision meets Indian craftsmanship."
We make you feel as confident sourcing from Rajasthan as you would from Rotterdam.
First conversations are always free, always honest, and always without obligation. Tell us what you're looking for and we'll give you an honest picture of what's achievable.
Many of our best client relationships started with a simple message. If you have a quick question about sourcing from India — or just want to explore whether we're the right fit — send us a message.
Chat on WhatsApp →Behind-the-scenes from workshops and artisan visits. Supplier stories. The craft and the people behind it.
@tulipsnthreads →Operating across the Netherlands and India. Registered at tulipsnthreads.nl. All enquiries handled personally.