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Safar Sourcing
India sourcing agent · Ships worldwide

Buy from India's makers without flying to India.

For shops, wholesalers, online sellers and businesses anywhere in the world. Tell us what you need: we find trusted suppliers across India, check your order before it ships, and deliver it to your door, anywhere in the world.

  • Orders delivered to London and Malawi
  • Every order checked before dispatch
  • A written quote before you pay
Example order300 georgette sarees for a boutiqueIndia → London, UK · Paid sample first
  1. Day 1Requirement receivedOn WhatsApp, with photos
  2. Day 3Price sentAfter comparing 3 suppliers
  3. Day 9Sample approvedCouriered to London
  4. Day 24Quality checkedPhotos and video sent
  5. Day 26DispatchedDoor-to-door courier
  6. Day 33DeliveredSouthall, London
Who we help

Any business that buys from India

Big or small, in any country. Most of our buyers start with a few hundred pieces.

  • Shops and retailers

    Clothing, gift and home stores in any country, with new designs each season.

  • Wholesalers and importers

    Bulk orders for traders and distributors, by courier or sea freight, anywhere.

  • Online sellers

    Etsy, Shopify and Amazon sellers: small first orders, your labels, product photos.

  • Businesses and brands

    Bakeries, salons, restaurants and event planners that need supplies, packaging or their own label.

What we source

If it's in India, we can source it

These are the products buyers ask us for most. Made here or imported, we source from makers, markets and importers all over India, not only Mumbai.

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  • Silk and printed sarees hanging at a saree stall

    Sarees

    Silk, georgette, cotton and bridal sarees, from 20 pieces to full bales.

  • A shopkeeper unfolding an embroidered lehenga

    Ethnic wear

    Kurtas, salwar suits, lehengas and sherwanis, in your sizes and colours.

  • Lengths of coloured ikat and cotton fabric on a rail

    Fabric and lace

    Dress materials, lace and India George wrappers.

  • Brass lamps and figures

    Handicrafts

    Brass, wood and marble pieces for gift shops and home stores.

  • A woman hand block-printing cotton

    Home textiles

    Bedcovers, cushion covers, rugs and table linen, hand block-printed or woven.

  • And much more

    We also source:

    • Machines and equipment
    • Bakery utensils
    • Cake and bakery boxes
    • Packaging
    • Auto and motorcycle parts
    • Hardware and electricals
    • Jewellery
    • Footwear and bags
    • Human hair
    • Furniture
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How it works

How an order works, step by step

Most orders take 3 to 6 weeks from your first message to delivery.

  1. 1

    Send your requirement

    Photos, quantity, budget and where to deliver. On WhatsApp or the form.

  2. 2

    Get one clear price

    We compare 2–3 suppliers and send a price per piece and a timeline, usually within 3 working days.

  3. 3

    Approve a sample

    You pay for the sample and its courier. Production starts only when you're happy.

  4. 4

    We check quality

    We inspect your goods before dispatch and send you photos and video.

  5. 5

    Delivered to your door

    Courier for samples and small orders, sea freight for bulk, anywhere in the world.

No surprises

  1. 1. Written quotePrice per piece, what it includes and the payment terms, before you pay anything
  2. 2. Sample firstProduction starts only when you approve it
  3. 3. See your goodsQuality report, photos and video before dispatch
  4. 4. Door to doorShipping is quoted separately

Every quote comes from us in writing, on WhatsApp or by email.

A Mumbai driver looking after his black-and-yellow car
Why trust us

It started in my father's car

For years my father drove visitors from around the world through Mumbai in his car. Long drives became long conversations, and many of his passengers became friends.

When they went home, they kept asking him for one thing: help buying from India. A shop owner in London needed sarees; a family business in Malawi needed clothing. He found the makers, checked the goods and made sure they arrived.

Safar Sourcing turns that trust into a proper business. I find the right suppliers anywhere in India, check every order before it ships, and stay in touch until it reaches your door. "Safar" means journey. We look after yours.

Zidane, founder

Orders we've delivered

Clothing stalls at a market in Zomba, Malawi
Malawi

Clothing for a family shop

Clothing and fabric sourced from our suppliers in India, checked before dispatch, and delivered door to door to Malawi.

  • Prices from 2–3 suppliers compared
  • Quality checked with photos and video
  • Door-to-door courier to Malawi
A saree shop on Hampstead Road, London
London, UK

Sarees for a boutique

Sarees chosen for a London shop, with a paid sample approved before the full order was made.

  • Sample approved first
  • Quality checked with photos and video
  • Door-to-door courier to London
Questions

Questions buyers ask us

Is there a minimum order?

It depends on the product. Many sarees and ethnic wear start from 20–50 pieces, and handicrafts from 12–24. If your order is smaller than a supplier's minimum, we can often combine it with other buyers' orders.

How do I pay?

We send you a written quote before you commit: the price per piece and what it includes, shipping quoted separately, and the payment terms for your order. You see a sample before the bulk order, and photos and video of the quality check before dispatch.

Where do you ship, and how long does it take?

We ship worldwide. Courier door to door takes 5–10 days; sea freight takes 25–45 days. Import duty and VAT are set by your country and paid on arrival.

What do you check before dispatch?

We check your order against the approved sample and send a short report with photos and video: quantity and sizes, colour and fabric, stitching and finishing, labels and packing.

What does it cost?

A price per piece in your written quote, with what it includes. Shipping is quoted separately: to your door, or to your nearest port. Asking for a price is free.

I've never imported before. Can you help?

Yes. We explain each step, help with the packing list and shipping documents, and stay in touch until your goods arrive.

Contact

Send your requirement

We reply within 24 hours, Monday to Saturday.

With country code, e.g. +44 7700 900123

Or drag them here. Photos, PDF, Excel, Word, CSV or text, up to 8 MB each.

We use these details only to reply to you. How we handle them

Safar assistantAnswers in seconds. We reply on WhatsApp.

Hi! I'm the Safar assistant. I can answer questions about buying from India, or help you send us a requirement.

With country code, e.g. +44 7700 900123

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