Zarbaft
Heritage Partner
Programme
Preserving tradition. Sharing a wider world.
An invitation to labels, designers, textile houses and artisan makers across South and Southeast Asia. Bring your identity, your expertise and a considered selection of your work.
Express your interestOur invitation
A place for your name and your work.
Zarbaft is building a curated platform for discovering heritage textiles, distinctive labels and the people behind them.
Our portfolio begins in India. Our invitation extends across South and Southeast Asia, welcoming established businesses, emerging designers, specialist manufacturers and artisan collectives.
We are interested in work with a clear identity, thoughtful design and dependable product information.
Who we welcome
Different expertise. Shared care.
Labels & designers
Independent collections, traditional dress and contemporary interpretations with a recognisable perspective.
Weaving houses & textile specialists
Businesses with expertise in fabrics, regional techniques and distinctive textile production.
Artisan collectives & workshops
Makers working in weaving, embroidery, printing, dyeing and other textile practices.
Manufacturers & private labels
Specialist producers offering considered ranges, consistent quality and transparent supply terms.
What Zarbaft brings
Discovery, presentation and a considered conversation.
Your identity, clearly presented
Selected partners receive a profile introducing their business, location, expertise and collection, using agreed descriptions and approved imagery.
More ways to discover your work
Collections can be explored through their label, origin, craft and occasion, where relevant.
Enquiries coordinated through Zarbaft
We handle initial customer conversations and coordinate product specifications, availability and quotations with the relevant partner.
Orders agreed with clarity
Pricing, payment, fulfilment and responsibilities are established before an order is confirmed.
Our selection
Show us what defines you.
Begin with approximately 10–25 representative designs, or a smaller specialist collection.
We welcome textiles and clothing in different materials and techniques. Metallic thread is one expression among many; cotton, silk, print, embroidery and contemporary design all belong within the portfolio.
Please identify materials, production methods and origins accurately. Handcrafted, machine-made and heritage-inspired work should each be described clearly.
How it works
From introduction to enquiry.
01
Introduce
Tell us about your business, location, specialisms and selected collection.
02
Review
We assess suitability for the portfolio and clarify product information, imagery permissions and supply capabilities. Samples may be requested where appropriate.
03
Agree
We discuss collection selection, presentation and commercial arrangements. Your profile and imagery are approved before publication.
04
Present & coordinate
Approved work becomes discoverable through Zarbaft. When a customer enquires, we coordinate the details required for a quotation and potential order.
Commercial foundations
Clear terms from the beginning.
Please be ready to discuss:
- Trade pricing and minimum order quantities
- Single-piece sourcing, stock and made-to-order options
- Materials, sizing and customisation
- Production and dispatch lead times
- Shipping capabilities and associated costs
- Payment terms
- Quality checks, defects and returns
- Permission to use photographs, names and product descriptions
Commercial arrangements are agreed individually. Participation does not guarantee publication, sales, order volumes, exclusivity or minimum purchases.
The Heritage Partner Programme is an invitation to collaborate, not a paid membership programme.
Introduce your business
Begin with a few details.
Prefer email? Write to business@zarbaft.art.
Customer enquiries