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 delivered in one or several batches by Leopards to any city in Pakistan. Payment terms for a bulk run are agreed with you when it is quoted, and GST invoicing is available on request. International corporate orders are arranged directly with the workshop.
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 woodworking 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, ready-to-ship pieces can be ordered straight from the shop at their listed prices, and engraved pieces are quoted as custom orders.
- 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.