Welcome to Kashmir Valley Creations

Kashmir has long been famous for the production of some of the worlds best and most luxurious fabrics and exquisite handicrafts. Kashmir Valley Creations is a new company importing, wholesaling & retailing Kashmiri products


20/10/2008

Hello to all my customers and to those people who I have met at various events in the past. This website is for you, and serves the purpose to give you more information about this company, the products, and of course, upcoming events.

As I explain to most of my customers, this is not an online retail shop. NOTHING I sell is mass produced, which invariably means that I get different designs all the time. Most of the chainstitch rug designs, for example, are almost unique, as I rarely get 2 the same.

And if I'm being honest, my main intention was to sell directly to the customer, so they can see and feel the items, fall in love with them, and even grab a bargain at the same time.

HOWEVER, I am now planning on setting up an online retail section to this website early in the new year as I now feel confident to order my own range based on my previous sales over the last few months. This should hopefully be up and running sooner rather than later.

 

ETHICAL TRADE. One point that I find myself having to “justify” to more than just a few people, and on the contrary to what most people think about any goods coming from India, is that ALL the products I buy are made from real Craftsmen, usually working from home. Kashmir is indeed different to many parts of India, and even though there are products similar to those I sell which are factory produces, I assure you my products are far superior to these. I want to establish a reputation for selling high quality handmade goods, and the fact is, you get what you pay for no matter where in the world we’re talking about. Almost all my products come from families who have been making these items for generations, and the buyers buy from the respective co-operatives, who make sure all workers/craftsmen are very fairly paid. This is of course relative to the Indian Rupee and the standard of living, which is why I can still sell my products at very competitive prices, without worry that all parties in Kashmir are being mistreated.


My prices are low because their prices are low, and as I import the goods myself, I do not pay for any agent fees in this country. So please always buy with confidence. Confident that the items are of the highest quality available. And confident that they are produced by people who are fairly rewarded for producing such wonderful items




Photo of stall at Kent County Show, July 2008


ABOUT

If you would like to know more about Kashmir Valley and my experiences there, including how I came to sell these items, please click on the “About” button.


PRODUCTS

Please click on the “Products” button on the left for a closer look and more detailed explanation of these special items.


EVENTS/SHOWS

I will be showcasing the Kashmir Valley Creations in various shows all over the country, including country shows, craft, stitch, home & gift fairs, exhibitions and charity events. Please click the “Events/Shows” button for the calendar of upcoming shows/events.


PASHMINA & HANDICRAFT PARTIES

I also offer the chance for you to arrange a Pashmina & Handicraft Party – and for your effort, you will be rewarded 10% of my gross takings for either yourself or a nominated charity.

For more information and a list of the pashmina & handicraft parties that are currently arranged, please click the "Pashmina & Handicraft Parties" button on the left.


CONTACT

As well as taking any orders of course, please use the “Contact” page if you require any information about me, my experiences of Kashmir, this company, any of the products or any upcoming events.

Also I would love to hear from any of my customers, about the products, your experience of this company, or indeed your experiences of this website.



Happy Customers:

"Just a quick line to let you know that the rug I was dithering over yesterday at the Great Yorkshire Show is absolutely perfect and looks really lovely on our carpet.  The colouring is just right and so subtle and I love it!"
Hilary Kendall, 10th July 2008



"The rug is truly lovely, better than we ever imagined"
Elizabeth Swinburn, 4th July 2008

(Go to the bottom of the Silk Hand Knotted Rugs Page to see a picture of Liz & Mark with their beautiful Rug)