Corporate gifts in Pakistan: hand-made sheesham for executive gifting
How to plan a corporate gifting programme in Pakistan — quantities, engraving with a company logo, timelines, and hand-made sheesham pieces that feel considered rather than mass-produced.
Corporate gifts in Pakistan often end up in a drawer because they are generic — a branded mug, a branded diary, a branded pen set. A hand-made sheesham piece with a name engraved on it stays on the desk. This guide covers how to plan a small-to-medium corporate gifting run for staff, clients, or a conference from a workshop in Sillanwali.
What to gift, by budget and audience
- Client gifts (mid to high budget): carved sheesham watch box, nested serving tray set, or a naqshi decorative plate.
- Senior team (Eid, year-end): carved dry-fruit box or a personalised Quran stand.
- Broad staff run (100+ pieces): coaster sets of four, small carved tissue boxes, or turned pen stands.
- Conference speakers and jury: an engraved naqshi wall plate with the event name and date, presented in a fabric-lined box.
Personalisation with a company name or logo
Company names, initials, and simple logotypes can be engraved by hand on the base or rim of most pieces. Send a vector logo (AI, SVG, or a high-resolution PDF) and the ustad will translate it into a hand-engraved outline. Complex, multi-colour logos work better as a laser-engraved plate we then set into the wood — we advise on this before you commit.
Timelines for bulk orders
- Up to 25 pieces: about two to three weeks make time.
- 25–100 pieces: about three to five weeks depending on carving and engraving.
- 100+ pieces: plan six to eight weeks — the workshop keeps a rhythm rather than rushing pieces through.
Delivery and payment
Bulk corporate orders are shipped in one or multiple batches by TCS or Leopards to any city in Pakistan. Payment is 50% at order and 50% before dispatch — or cash on delivery for smaller runs. GST invoicing is available on request. For international corporate clients we ship by DHL or FedEx with the order fully paid in advance.
Why hand-made from Sillanwali
Sillanwali is the centre of naqshi lacquer woodcraft in Pakistan — around a hundred workshops in a small town in Sargodha district, carrying a 300-year-old tradition that arrived at Partition in 1947. Choosing hand-made pieces for corporate gifting supports these workshops directly rather than importing generic mass-produced items.
Frequently asked questions
- What are good corporate gifts in Pakistan?
- Hand-carved sheesham pieces — watch boxes, coaster sets, dry-fruit boxes, and naqshi decorative plates — are considered thoughtful corporate gifts in Pakistan because they can be engraved with the recipient's name and the company logo.
- Can a company logo be engraved on wooden gifts?
- Yes. Simple logotypes and initials can be hand-engraved on the base or rim of most pieces. Complex multi-colour logos are done as a laser-engraved plate set into the wood.
- What is the minimum order for corporate gifting?
- There is no strict minimum, but corporate pricing and lead-time discounts start at 25 pieces. Below that, orders are quoted as regular made-to-order pieces.
- How long does a 100-piece corporate order take?
- Around three to five weeks in the workshop for a 100-piece run, then courier delivery. Larger runs are batched over six to eight weeks so quality stays consistent.
- Do you deliver corporate gifts across Pakistan?
- Yes. Bulk orders ship by TCS or Leopards to any city in Pakistan. International corporate orders ship by DHL or FedEx.