India home decor suppliers take inspiration from culture, nature

Makers offer metal-, glass- and fabric-based products that feature ethnic patterns, intricate embellishments as well as floral, leaf and animal motifs.

India home decor items in traditional materials such as glass, brass, copper and aluminum continue to make up the bulk of the country's production and exports in the line. Candle holders with crystal trimmings, metal vases with ethnic patterns as well as mosaic table lamps with Tiffany-style shades are widely available.

Nevertheless, designs made of bamboo, recycled cotton, plant-based dyes and other locally sourced "green" materials are gaining traction. Besides contributing to the preservation of the environment, suppliers want to provide more options to buyers who are into sustainable sourcing.

While makers are strengthening their minimalist collections, they are also experimenting with various shapes, colors and textures to provide more variety. Following the nature-based trends, vases with bird, leaf and floral patterns are available from a number of suppliers.

Candle holders made of mercury glass

Alsa International offers votive candle holders made of mercury glass. MOQ is 200 pieces.

Lamp with mosaic pattern

Model DS13369 from Deshilp Overseas is a multicolor mosaic lamp made of glass and brass. The product measures 18x14x14cm. MOQ is 12 pieces.

Metal vase with jaali pattern

Ideas Afresh's model AIA-110 is an iron vase that features a jaali pattern. It is available in 8, 10 and 12in versions. MOQ is 100 pieces.

Tiffany-style lamp with brass base

Model TL-24 from Nice Lamp is a Tiffany-style table lamp with a glass shade and brass base. The product measures 21x12in. MOQ is 1 piece.

Lantern-style candle holder in brass

This glass candle holder from Sheela's Handicrafts Emporium features a jaali design in brass. The product comes with a silver antique finish. MOQ is 10 pieces.

Brass vase with carved patterns

Shilpakala Handicrafts offers this brass vase with carved patterns. The product is 18in tall. MOQ is 25 pieces.

Carpet made of rubber, coir

This diamond-patterned carpet from Sunil Carpets is made of coir and rubber. The product measures 17.72x29.53in. MOQ is 500 pieces.

This article and its contents are provided by the Hinrich Foundation, a partner of Global Sources in promoting trade across Asia. The products and the suppliers featured in this article are export assistance program beneficiaries of the Hinrich Foundation.