INSIGHTS & GUIDES
Quality control tips, sourcing advice, and insights into Nepal's handicraft, carpet, and textile industries.
Real pashmina is among the most counterfeited textiles in the world. Here is how buyers and inspectors verify fibre purity, weight, and workmanship before the order ships.
Knot count, wool grade, dye type, and finishing — the specific checks that separate a high-value handmade carpet from a production-grade piece.
Nepal is the heartland of singing bowl craftsmanship. Here is how to identify genuine hand-hammered bowls, grade their quality, and source them without getting burned.
SGS, Bureau Veritas, and QIMA are household names. But for Nepal-specific products, a local specialist can offer better value. Here is an honest comparison.
A step-by-step guide to how PSI works for carpet and handicraft orders, including what inspectors check and how to read your report.
From fibre-blend misrepresentation to inconsistent weight, here is what experienced buyers look for before placing a cashmere order.
Certificate of Origin, phytosanitary certificates, and customs paperwork. The complete list for importing from Nepal for the first time.
Key factors when assessing a Nepal carpet manufacturer: loom capacity, yarn quality, dyeing facility, worker skill level, and export history.
A comparison of quality, pricing, lead times, and inspection options for buyers choosing between Nepali and Indian carpet manufacturers.
What Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) means for your Nepal orders. How sampling size is determined and how to interpret defect classifications.
Child labor remains a global concern affecting millions. Learn how Nepal Trade Solutions combats child labor through ethical sourcing, supplier audits, and community education initiatives.
Nepal offers tremendous sourcing potential, but unique challenges exist. Learn the five most common sourcing problems and how to overcome them effectively.
Looking for the best sourcing company in Nepal? Learn why Nepal Trade Solutions is the trusted partner for international buyers seeking quality products from Nepali manufacturers.
Step-by-step guide to importing from Nepal for the first time. Documentation, logistics, customs, and quality control tips for new importers.
How to verify suppliers in Nepal before placing an order. Business license checks, certification verification, factory audits, and compliance testing for international buyers.
Understanding AQL, inspection types, and quality control standards for Nepal imports. PSI, MPI, and factory audit quality levels explained for international buyers.
Kaustuv Guragain, CEO of Nepal Trade Solutions, shares the vision behind the company and its mission to connect Nepali manufacturers with the global market.