Inside an Artisanal Clothing Factory in India

The Glass Factory team visits CR International, one of India’s most remarkable artisan-led factories. Based in Delhi, they produce embroidered jackets, shirts, and outerwear for some of the world’s top luxury brands. Every piece is handmade using traditional Indian craftsmanship, from intricate chain stitching and patchwork to hand painting and embroidery that can take up to 46 hours per garment. CR International is redefining what “Made in India” means through quality, artistry, and respect for their workers. You can reach out to this factory directly on https://glassfactory.info if you want to work with them! IG: https://instagram.com/manufacturer IG: https://instagram.com/glassfactory TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@wlasry TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@glassfactory.info Discord: https://discord.gg/fA4xpkzgxp Book a consulting session: https://calendly.com/wlasry/60min 0:00 Introduction 0:14 Inside CR International 0:29 The Family Behind the Factory 0:43 Hand-Embroidered Silk Shirts 1:25 Patchwork and Zigzag Embroidery 2:25 Chain Stitching by Hand 3:18 Wool Patch Jackets and Precision Cutting 4:23 Recycled Thread Jackets 5:42 46-Hour Hand Embroidered Linen Shirt 7:01 Preserving Traditional Indian Techniques 8:02 Patchwork Mastery and Reversible Jackets 9:40 Hand Painting Process 10:55 The Value of Handwork and Livable Wages 12:01 Japanese-Stamp Embroidery 13:10 Zigzag Hand Embroidery and Yarn Control 14:14 Generational Craftsmanship 14:46 Changing the Perception of “Made in India” 15:31 The Future of Slow Fashion