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About Tara Oriental
A Nepal-based design and production house with over 30 years of experience crafting luxury knitwear, scarves, and woven garments. We merge traditional Nepalese craftsmanship with modern, sustainable manufacturing for global brands.
We’re a vertically integrated manufacturer, controlling every step from fibre sourcing to finishing. This ensures consistent quality, ethical transparency, and a truly bespoke partnership experience.
Our production house is in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, with global liaison offices in New York and Dallas for ease of communication and logistics.
Sustainability & Ethics
Yes — sustainability is at the heart of Tara Oriental. For three decades, every product has been crafted with care for people, animals, and the planet.
We’re certified under:
- ISO 9001:2015
- The Good Cashmere Standard (GCS)
- RWS, GOTS, GRS, OEKO-TEX® 100
- Fair Trade, INTERTEK, SGS, and Carbon Footprint Certification
We source cashmere and wool through traceable supply chains certified by GCS and RWS, ensuring humane animal treatment and sustainable grazing practices.
Our Kathmandu factory operates on 80% renewable hydropower, uses closed-loop water recycling, and applies low-impact dyeing and waste-minimisation techniques.
We employ over 150 skilled artisans, 60% of whom are women. We offer fair wages, full benefits, and continuous training, and we invest in local education and healthcare through Rotary International projects.
Products & Capabilities
- Luxury knitwear and accessories
- Scarves, shawls, and home textiles
- Woven garments (dresses, blouses, trousers)
- Integrated knit–woven collections
Yes — we provide full design-to-production support, including material sourcing, pattern making, prototyping, and finishing.
- Knitwear: 5 pcs per color per design
Wovens: 15 pcs per design
These flexible MOQs are ideal for both emerging and established brands.
- 1st Prototype: 15 to 20 days
- 2nd Prototype: 10 days upon confirmation
- Salesman Samples (SMS): 15–20 days
- Bulk Production: 65–90 days post-approval
Absolutely. We offer custom dyeing, blending, and finishing services, ensuring your brand’s aesthetic and technical standards are met precisely.
Quality & Compliance
We follow ISO-certified systems and multiple QC checkpoints: yarn inspection, in-line monitoring, and final audit — ensuring flawless results at scale.
We partner with INTERTEK and SGS labs for fabric composition, colour fastness, and durability tests.
Yes — we operate under Fair Trade principles and comply fully with ILO standards. Our factory is child-labour-free, safe, and inclusive.
Private Label & Partnerships
Yes — we work with global brands for private-label production, offering complete confidentiality and bespoke development.
Absolutely. We partner with designers and retailers on limited-edition capsules, providing design, sampling, and production support.
Yes — we create custom cashmere gifting collections and wholesale-ready product lines tailored to your brand’s identity.
We sign NDAs upon request and protect all client IP and data with strict confidentiality protocols.
Ordering, Logistics & Exports
We scale from boutique orders to large wholesale runs, maintaining the same quality standards across all volumes
Our key export destinations include the USA, UK, EU, Japan, and Australia. Nepal’s preferential trade status keeps import duties competitive.
We offer air freight (3–5 business days) and sea freight options worldwide, depending on order volume and budget.
Yes — all shipments use eco-friendly, moisture-resistant packaging. Recyclable or branded options are available upon request.
Partnership & Onboarding
Email info@taraoriental.com with your project details. We’ll schedule a discovery call to understand your brand, materials, and target timeline.
Yes, we welcome brand partners to our Kathmandu facility. We also offer virtual factory tours for international clients.
We work with luxury, sustainable, and premium fashion brands globally — from boutique designers to heritage retailers.
Our bilingual production and client teams operate across time zones via email, video meetings, and dedicated account management.