Why do handmade gifts cost more?

Each piece takes a person's time, materials are bought in smaller lots, and prices fall less with quantity than factory goods do.

What is the cheapest handmade corporate gift from Raajkosh?

The Spiral Pillar Candle at Rs 179 shop price per piece. Your quote confirms the final price per gift with branding and delivery.

Do handmade suppliers charge more for small orders?

Some do. Raajkosh corporate orders start at 10 gifts with no minimum order value.

Do you offer bulk discounts on handmade corporate gifts?

We do not quote bulk rates or discounts. The quote gives the final price per gift.

Is handmade worth it for 500 or 1,000 employees?

If only the logo matters and every item must be identical, factory merchandise is usually cheaper. Handmade suits orders where the gift itself should say something.

Corporate gifting · 3 min read · 31 October 2026

Are handmade corporate gifts more expensive than regular ones? Per piece often yes, per rupee of impression often no

Handmade corporate gifts often cost more per piece than a factory-made item of the same kind, because each one takes hands and time. But a small handmade piece usually costs less than a large branded hamper, and handmade gifts start low: Raajkosh pieces start at Rs 179 shop price, with corporate orders from 10 gifts.

By Raajkosh

Share on WhatsApp

Key takeaways

Like for like, handmade usually costs a little more per piece than factory-made.
Against hampers, gadgets or bottles, a small handmade piece often costs less.
Fix the budget per gift first, then compare what each supplier gives for it.
Raajkosh pieces start at Rs 179 shop price; corporate orders from 10 gifts, no minimum value.

Raajkosh Heart Rope Candles: heart-shaped soy candles with a thick rope-weave rim in taupe, butter yellow, sage green and dusty pink

Per piece, usually a little more. Per gift, not always

Ask the question two ways and you get two answers.

Like for like, handmade usually costs more. A hand-poured candle, a hand-block-printed stole or a hand-thrown mug takes a person's time for each piece, and small makers buy materials in smaller lots. A factory version of the same object, made in large runs, is often cheaper per unit.
Gift for gift, handmade is often cheaper. Companies rarely choose between a handmade candle and a factory candle. They choose between a handmade piece and a branded hamper, a gadget, a bottle or a box of dry fruits. A small handmade object can cost less than those and still look chosen with care.

So handmade is not the expensive end of corporate gifting by default. It is a different way of spending the same budget.

Where the money goes in each kind of gift

Understanding what you pay for helps you compare quotes fairly:

Handmade pieces: materials, the maker's time per piece, finishing and packing by hand. There is less to strip out, so prices fall less with quantity.
Factory-made branded merchandise: the item is cheap per unit, but setting up printing or engraving, minimum quantities and packaging add to it. Large quantities bring the price per piece down.
Hampers: many items, a basket or box, filler, ribbon and assembly. The box and the packing are a large share of what you pay.
Gifting portals: a curated range from many brands; you pay for choice and convenience as well as the item.

None of these is overpriced. They charge for different things.

How to decide if handmade is worth it for your order

Fix the budget per gift first, including branding and delivery, then see what each kind of supplier gives for it.
Count what people keep. A gift that stays on a shelf for a year does more than one that is eaten in a day or thrown in a drawer.
Think about the quantity. For very large runs where only the logo matters, factory merchandise wins on price. For 10 to 300 gifts where the gift itself should say something, handmade competes well.
Accept small variation. Handmade pieces vary a little from one to the next; some teams like that, some procurement teams do not.

Handmade and other gifts at the same budget

Budget per gift	A handmade option from us (shop price)	What else that budget often buys
Under Rs 500	Spiral Pillar Candle Rs 179, Heart Bubble Candle Rs 249, Lotus Candle Rs 349, Diya Candles Rs 449	A branded mug, pen set or small sweets box
Rs 500 to Rs 999	Teddy Gift Candle Rs 599, Urli Candles Rs 699, Shankh Candle Rs 799	A printed diary set, a mid-size dry-fruit box
Rs 1,000 and above	Marble Seashell Candles Rs 999 + Spiral Pillar Candle Rs 179 = Rs 1,178 in one gift box	A hamper, a small gadget, a premium bottle

Shop prices per piece include GST. Your quote confirms the final price per gift with branding and delivery, and we do not quote bulk rates or discounts.

What you pay with Raajkosh, and what you do not

Raajkosh is a maker in Jalandhar, Punjab: every candle is hand-poured in pure soy wax. For a company order:

From 10 gifts, with no minimum order value, so a team of 12 can order as a company.
Your logo on the tag, the note card or a wax seal. We do not print on the candle itself; the branding options for your order are confirmed in the quote.
Mix pieces into one gift box to reach your budget per gift, or keep to a single piece for a large team.
GST invoice in your company's name, delivery to one office or every address, prepaid as set out in the quote.

Our full terms are on the corporate gifting terms page. If you want to see who actually makes the pieces, here is who makes them and where.

When handmade is the wrong way to spend the budget

If you need 1,000 identical items with the logo printed large, factory merchandise will be cheaper and more uniform. If every gift must be exactly the same, down to the colour streaks, handmade is the wrong choice. And if your office bans open flames, a candle stays decor, so consider another handmade craft or a different gift.

Price your order

Send your number of gifts and budget per gift at raajkosh.com/corporate, or WhatsApp +91 85958 24586, and the quote shows exactly what that budget buys.