Custom Tailored to Independently Owned Retail Outlets

Customers advance deposits in graduated amounts in order to receive an added percent of merchandise at our wholesale price. The larger the order the higher the percent of merchandise received. A container of mixed products is shipped from Indonesia to Seattle and then distributed to the store location in the U.S.

You can order from our catalog or website. You can also give us information for a special hard to find product or a design you would like to have produced for you. Our minimum order is $500.00 U.S. We have been doing this program with a variety of independent stores for many years. Most are members of The Fair Trade Federation. We will gladly supply references upon request. Many of our customers like what we pick. They might have special requests or simply use our services as larger chain stores might have a “buyer” or purchasing agent. Currently we receive at least one shipment in the spring to Seattle. Turn around time averages 4-5 months. Deposits are paid in 2 intervals, 50% each. The first deposit is usually January and the 2nd is in March or April.
If you are interested in this program, please contact Kathryn for more detailed information.

Full Container Custom Orders:

In this case we act more like a purchasing agent and customize our services to your needs.
These orders are handled on a percentage above base product cost from the artisan. We handle any size container and the products can be mixed. The average fee is 25% of the invoice value for a mixed product container. This can vary down or up slightly depending on the complexity of the product mix.
We oversee production, check quality, coordinate cargo handling, and export documentation. We can also coordinate ocean freight and assist with any aspect needed in the way of customs clearance if going to the United States. We charge 10% (mixed products) for coordinating these services.
If shipping to another country we need to be informed if that country’s customs laws have any restrictions on products you are shipping. We cannot be responsible in the event a product is prohibited or needs special documentation if we are not informed. Usually our Freight Forwarders know about various countries’ customs rules, but not always. It is best to consult a customs broker in your country before ordering product.
For full container Shipments we negotiate deposits on a per case basis. All funds are due prior to the container being loaded. This type of shipment is FOB from the Originating Port. Our containers are usually packed on Bali or Lombok and trucked or shipped by feeder vessel to port in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Funds are all payable in U.S. dollars. We can make wiring arrangements or funds can be paid to our headquarters in Seattle, WA. U.S.A.

Direct Shipments by Air or LCL (Less than Container Load):

We customize our fees to suit the complexity of the overall project.
Textiles, clothing and often jewelry are shipped by air. It is faster and sometimes it is the best and safest method of shipping. It depends on the type of product, amount, volume, weight and time considerations. Cost of product shipped by air is usually calculated more on volume than weight.
For direct ocean freight shipments by the cubic meter (LCL) you must allow for longer shipping time. It is also more expensive per cubic meter than container freight. There is more handling involved so the risk of breakage for delicate products is higher. If you are interested in this method we will consult with you and give you our best advice.

CUSTOM DESIGN

Do you have and idea for a product or a part of a completed piece that would lend itself to being hand crafted?
Do you have a design for clothing or a textile art piece that you want to produce?
Do you have jewelry designs that you want handcrafted at a lower cost?
Let us know the nature of your project and we’ll let you know if we can help!
Kathryn has been doing the learning by the seat method for ten years and has met many talented artisans along the way. Ida and some other local friends also have the inside track on how to find that special talent because they are native to this country.

CONSULTATION & TRAINING

Thinking of importing on your own? It can be a great life, and very interesting. It is also much more complex than that wonderful dream we all have when we get the notion and say, “Wow! Let’s TRAVEL AND IMPORT!”
I, Kathryn, am available via email, phone or in person (if logistically feasible) to give you a head start. You might not be aware of some of the issues and pitfalls you’ll face that could cost you more than you can imagine. I learned this business by spending the equivalent of another post-graduate university degree. Although I’m still doing this work because I love the people and their art, I was a hindsight planner. It cost me dearly – in money, time and STRESS.

Depending on what you need to know, it doesn’t necessarily involve a lot of consulting time. Often one or two sessions are enough. My fee is 75.00 per hour. If interested, we’ll work out payment arrangements if we can’t meet in person. I’ll also advise you on how to prepare so you can get the most out of a session.

INTERPRETATION SERVICES

I, Kathryn, have done Indonesian/English interpreting in a variety of settings. Usually my interpreting work involves more informal situations where there is flexibility to make sure all parties are understood. I have interpreted in the United States for Municipalities, Social Service agencies and the Federal Government. If you want to find out if I am available and geographically close enough at the time of your needs, please visit our website at: http://www.karisma.org/home.php contact me directly via email: karismaltd@hotmail.com
I do not do simultaneous translation. Thus, I do not accept interpreter work that involves formal simultaneous translation such as court trials.

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