Product Quality
Common QC Defects in Handwoven Baskets and How Buyers Should Inspect
A simple inspection standard protects margin more than another round of price negotiation.
Defects that drive returns
The most costly issues are usually handle detachment, severe color mismatch, warped bases, sharp or unfinished rims, and strong chemical odor. Aesthetic weave variation is normal in handwork; structural failure is not.
Train inspectors to separate character variation from functional defects.
- Handle pull test and attachment review
- Base flatness on a hard surface
- Rim smoothness and evenness
- Color range against sealed sample
- Odor check after unboxing
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Build a sealed-sample system
Approve a physical sample, photograph it thoroughly, and keep it sealed for reorders. Without an anchor, handwoven production can drift across lots.
Write acceptable tolerances for size and color so factory and buyer share definitions.
What to do when a lot fails
Sort by severity, decide rework versus reject, and document with photos immediately. Fast evidence improves supplier resolution and protects future POs.
Use failure patterns to adjust packing, handle construction, or which finishes you keep in the core range.
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Next step
Request samples and align QC standards before bulk.
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