Our Story
Handcrafted with
Purpose & Pride.
Based in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh โ the handicraft capital of India โ Northern Star International has been crafting and exporting natural accessories to global fashion and knitwear brands for over a decade.
Who We Are
Northern Star International is a manufacturer and exporter specializing in natural material accessories for the global fashion, knitwear, and craft industries. We are based in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh โ a city renowned for its centuries-old tradition of fine handicrafts.
With our own manufacturing unit and a network of skilled rural artisans, we produce buttons, shawl pins, knitting needles, guitar picks, buckles, and packaging using horn, bone, wood, coconut shell, resin, and mother-of-pearl.
Every product is individually handcrafted โ not mass-produced. We use residual and sustainably sourced raw materials, ensuring that nothing goes to waste and every piece has its own character.
Sustainability & Ethics
We are a CITES authorized manufacturer, eligible for the Permit System for Exports. All timber and natural materials are procured from legal, certified sources.
Rather than operating a large factory, we work with small units scattered across the countryside โ providing employment to rural artisans and paying them fairly. This is fair trade in practice, not just on paper.
Our quality control team guides each workshop to maintain international export standards, ensuring every piece that leaves our hands is consistent, safe, and beautiful.
How We Work
Our Manufacturing Process
Sourcing
Raw materials sourced from certified, legal suppliers. Residual horn, bone, wood, and coconut shell โ nothing wasted.
Hand-Shaping
Skilled artisans in rural workshops hand-cut and shape each piece using traditional and modern tools.
Finishing
Hand-polished to a smooth finish. Each piece individually inspected. No automated quality shortcuts.
Export
Packed, documented with CITES permits where required, and shipped globally with full export support.
Certifications & Compliance
CITES Authorized
We hold CITES authorization for the Permit System for Exports, allowing us to legally export products made from regulated natural materials including certain timber species.
IEC Registered
Registered with the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), India with a valid Import Export Code (IEC) for all international trade operations.
GST Verified
Fully GST compliant with verified registration. All exports comply with Indian tax regulations and international trade documentation requirements.
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