Shipping & Returns

From hand to home.

Made-to-order means the timeline lives at the workshop, not the warehouse. Here's exactly what happens, and what we promise if it doesn't.

Your order, day by day.

  1. 01 Day 0

    Order placed

    Confirmation email lands within an hour.

  2. 02 Day 2

    Workshop begins

    Cord measured, tension set, knot count drafted.

  3. 03 Day 7

    In-craft photo

    A workshop photo and a short note, sent to you.

  4. 04 Day 10–14

    Finished, signed

    Signed and dated on the reverse — the workshop's record.

  5. 05 Day 14–24

    On its way

    About 10 days in transit, Vietnam to the US. Tracked and insured.

Where we ship, what it costs.

Region Standard Express Free over
Continental US $14 · 10 days $48 · 5–7 days (DHL) Over $100
Alaska & Hawaii $22 · 10–14 days $58 · 7–10 days (DHL) Over $150
EU, AU, ROW Coming late 2026 Coming late 2026
Returns

Thirty days. Honest terms.

We want you to live with the piece for a few weeks before deciding. If it's not right, write to us within 30 days of delivery.

  • 30 days from delivery

    Un-customised pieces only. Original condition, original packaging.

  • Customer pays return shipping

    Roughly $14–22 from the continental US. No restocking fee on our end.

  • Made-to-order pieces non-returnable

    Except in the case of a verified manufacturing defect — repair, replace, or refund. Your call.

  • Lifetime craft warranty

    Knot integrity and hardware under normal indoor use. Pet damage, child damage, and 6+ hours of direct sun aren't covered — but we'll always offer a repair quote.

  • Damaged in transit?

    Photograph within 48 hours and email hello@ketelier.com. See the recovery steps.

  • Future EU expansion

    A 14-day cooling-off period will apply for EU orders when those routes open later in 2026. Phase 1 ships within the US only.