Ten years ago, two Americans pedaled their bikes past the vast expanse of the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. Their discussion amidst the dust and traffic of the teeming Chinese metropolis outlined a plan to build a wholesale gift business. While the business idea was fairly simple - the actual implementation was wonderfully ambitious. Instead of depending on overseas agents or purchasing from export companies at trade shows, China Star & The Original Source would bypass every middleman and establish their own business foothold in China to purchase directly from manufacturers. The challenges were enormous but so were the potential benefits to their clients.

Today, their tenacity has made The Original Source a premier supplier of Chinese folk art and gifts. While our warehouse and sales office are located just 30 minutes north of San Diego in the town of Vista CA, our primary office remains in Beijing China. Our president, Lewis Sperber, a full-time resident of China, can ensure the outstanding quality & fair pricing that our US clients deserve. Our United States sales & business office is managed by Geoffrey Carroll. Whether you are looking for a new retail gift line for the season or planning a major Asian exhibition, Geoff is eager to discuss product ideas and share sales feedback. Our sales team is happy to send catalog sheets and a no-obligation sample package. To request a catalog click here.

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