Custom Ethnic Head Scarf — Merino Wool with Smocking
We make ethnic head scarf built around indian block-print buta, produced in Merino Wool with smocking. On ethnic head scarf the decision that matters most is knot security at the nape without slipping on fine hair, so that is fixed in the tech pack before cloth is bought — not discovered on the first bulk lot. Programmes start at 100 pieces per style per colour and ship to Jebel Ali.
The failures here are predictable: colour drift between the approved lab dip and the bulk cloth, and minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb. We lock the specification before bulk — cloth, trim, dye lot, hem finish and tolerance — and prepare GSO conformity with Arabic labelling so shipments clear instead of sitting at port while the autumn-winter accessory window passes.

Specification
| Product | Ethnic Head Scarf |
|---|---|
| Design inspiration | Indian block-print buta |
| Base fabric | Merino Wool (90-120 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | Smocking |
| Size | 200 x 100 cm |
| Edge finish | knotted fringe |
| Colour options | 12 Pantone-matched shades |
| Typical conditions | temperate European seasons |
| MOQ | 100 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | GSO conformity with Arabic labelling; REACH nickel-release test for metal findings |
| Ship to | Jebel Ali (the Middle East) |
What buyers can customise
- DTG Digital Printing — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
- Applique Embroidery — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rhinestone Application — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
- Foil Printing — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hand-Rolled Edge — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
- Sequin Work — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
- Garment Dyeing — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.

How we produce it
- Artwork review — Indian block-print buta scaled, repeated and placed for the 200 x 100 cm shape
- Cloth confirmation and lab dips or print strike-off
- Merino Wool-spec prototype made up at 200 x 100 cm
- Wear and wash test on hem, fringe and trim, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with smocking under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and retail-ready packing
Where it sells
- Cultural festivals and heritage events — colourways matched to a regional palette
- Museum and heritage gift shops — the motif story printed on the hangtag
- Ethnic boutiques and concept stores — small runs across many designs
- Wedding and ceremonial dressing — coordinated sets for family orders
- Travel, resort and cruise retail — light packable pieces for temperate European seasons

Care, packing and delivery
Each piece is folded, tissue-wrapped and packed to the ratio you specify, with barcodes and hangtags applied where the retail channel needs them. Care labelling follows the destination's rules. We ship to Jebel Ali with the commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin, and hold the approved specification on file so reorders reproduce the same cloth, the same shade and the same knot security at the nape without slipping on fine hair.
FAQ
How do you control colour on reorders?
The approved lab dip and the bulk reference are retained, and every reorder is checked against them before shipment.
Can you do small runs across many designs?
Yes — many gift shop and boutique programmes run small quantities across a wide design set.
How long does sampling take?
A first sample takes 14 working days, and each revision about 3 days.
Can you match a fabric or a physical sample?
Yes. Send the reference and we match cloth weight, hand feel and shade, then confirm on a strike-off before bulk.
Start your ethnic head scarf programme
If you already have a supplier, send us the last problem you had with them. That is usually where we start.