This year I want to add some handmade clothes to my wardrobe for Durga Puja. And recently I came across an Indian website called iTokri.com which sells various handmade products like home decor, clothes, jewelry, etc. with specialties from different states of India. And that surprised me. The first time I found a website that sold only handmade items made by Indian artists just like a handicraft fair.
Every product available on this website is sourced directly from the artisans and from different parts of the country. And one of the most reviewed websites for handicrafts across India. So, here’s a detailed review of my first shopping experience on iTokri with all the details you might need.
All About iTokri:
iTokri is a Gwalior-based e-commerce portal. This online store for handicrafts, handlooms, fabrics, jewelry, paintings, and other artworks is India’s only crafts and loom retailer with a hundred percent inventory of handmade artisanal products ranging from Punjab’s phulkari dupattas and Gujarat’s bandhani sarees to Andhra’s ikkat handloom fabrics, and Odisha’s pattachitra paintings. It sources products, including jewelry, dress materials, and household items from nearly 10,000 artisans across India, making it the largest curated portal for art and handicraft products with over 100,000 listings. The portal adds 500 plus new products on a daily basis too.
My Shopping Experience with iTokri:
Sometimes shopping from a new website can often be a nightmare experience. But my experience with iTokri has been an amazing experience. It is very well organized, easy to use on a tab or laptop, and also mobile-friendly, most importantly it is a fast-loading website. You can find products in different categories. Or you can search for specific products from the search bar. It makes your shopping hassle-free. The look of the website is very eye soothing and classy. It has an ivory background with black text and the logo is yellow in colour.
On the iTokri website, there are various categories. Like Fabrics, Clothing, Home and kitchen, Accessories, Home decor items, Stationery, Personal care, dupattas, stoles, folk art paintings, and many more. Most of the category has sub-categories. The best thing is the in-depth details like shape, size, shipping details, product care, and return policy for each item. Also, iTokri will give an idea about the story behind the making of every product, showcasing the brand or artisan who deftly created it.
iTokri not only delivered products in India it also ships worldwide too. To place an order you need to sign up on this website. There were various payment options including COD and delivery was assured within 5-6 days and sure dispatched all items within 48 hours for these products. Once I placed my order, I received a confirmation email within minutes and it was a hassle-free shopping experience for me.
My iTokri Shopping Haul and Experience With this:
I picked up some handmade fabrics, dupattas, and bags from iTokri website. And my favorite product from all my purchases is the phulkari dupatta. Phulkari embroidery technique from the Punjab region literally means flower work. Simple and sparsely embroidered head scarfs, dupattas, and shawls, made for everyday use, are called Phulkaris, The embroidery is done with floss silk thread on coarse handwoven cotton fabric.
I picked up also one kalamkari fabric and one shoulder bag from Pipili Odisha, which is famous for its authentic applique work.
My Final Words About iTokri
- Exquisite world-class handicrafts and products by our own local artisans.
- Very safe for shopping
- I always believe in Vocal For Local
- There are a variety of products on this website that you can choose
Overall, I am very impressed with iTokri. Their brand policy, website, customer service, and initiative, everything is commendable. Living in a concrete jungle, we often yearn to support our rural artisans but find no suitable destination. So, if you’re looking for a website that sells authentic handcrafted items, look no further than iTokri!
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