Birch & Yarn Reviews 201

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Review summary

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Looking at 71 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many people were dissatisfied with their orders, frequently reporting that items never arrived or that tracking information was nonexistent or unhelpful. Customers also encountered significant issues with the website, often finding it inaccessible or experiencing problems with its functionality. The delivery service was a common source of frustration, with many noting a lack of communication regarding dispatch and extended waiting times. Additionally, the company's response time to inquiries was consistently poor, with emails and other communications often going unanswered. However, some customers did receive their products, with a few expressing satisfaction with the items themselves, describing them as beautiful or as expected. A small number of people also found the website easy to use and the delivery prompt.

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam company, avoid!! I purchased a rug from them that has never arrived. They’ve provided a screenshot of their own sales software showing the rug marked as delivered but I never received any trackin... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered small cupboard for wall. Arrived very badly packaged and 2 ceramic items shattered. Item took a long time to arrive and very little info given from seller Rishu Goyal. Eventually received 2 re... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is a proper scam website, I don’t understand how they haven’t been taken down so far. Received a purchase confirmation with tracking information that doesn’t track anything. Needless to sa... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammed. Site looked legit. Ordered camera £300 and received confirmation email and tracking number. Checked couple days later and google wont allow me to enter website. Should have checked on h... See more


Company details

  1. Rug Store
  2. Antique Store
  3. Candle Store
  4. Countertop Store
  5. Home Goods Store
  6. Incense Supplier

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Fair-trade products, handcrafted in India. A vogue endeavour to promote bona fide creativity, vintage and bohemian styles in a range of homewares, gifts and furniture. Explore our collections online!


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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

201 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Delight turned to disappointment

I was delighted to recieve my order, which was a vintage wooden shrine/mandir with glass windows about two and a half weeks ago. This turned to disappointment as it was damaged on arrival.
I wrote to Birch & Yarn with a photo explaining this and suggested they could send a new piece of glass or a discount so I could get it fixed myself.

I haven’t heard anything back from them yet.

When I purchased the piece the photo showed no sign of a broken window.
It arrived in very flimsy packaging so I am not surprised it suffered damage along the way.

I love the look of things on their website but will not make another purchase as I have lost faith in them.

3 September 2021
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Incorrect listing description

Item purchased (garden parasol) not as described in listing. It’s title was Pink and Red Parasol, and the primary photograph corresponded. In reality it was entirely bright pink.
Item was returned, but owner refused to reimburse the return costs.The item description has since, I note, been altered accordingly.
Personally, I am not happy to buy from a company I cannot trust to list their products correctly, or acknowledge their mistakes when made.

2 September 2021
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Reply from Birch & Yarn

Hi , the product is absolutely same as shown in the pictures.
We have refunded you the full amount

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely fantastic customer service

Absolutely fantastic customer service; really prompt replies to all my enquiries and they did exactly what they did they would and did it swiftly. I love the bench that I purchased. It is a welcome addition to the lounge and a real talking point. Would highly recommend this company for both these reasons.

2 June 2021
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Thanks for your lovely Feedback

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely rug

The rug came when it said and looks lovely in my lounge. The dog approves as well!

26 May 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful experience

We had an awful experience with this company. Our furniture arrived on a pallet, which the delivery company then dumped outside our house. I contacted Birch and Yarn via its online chat service because no-one was picking up the phone. I informed them of the situation and to ask them to arrange for the pallet to be picked up. The owner agreed explaining that the pallet is the delivery company’s responsibility. I’ve heard nothing since and the pallet remains in my front garden (and has been for the past week)

I called up Birch and Yarn and got through to a lady, who first refused to accept what the owner has said (that it is the delivery company’s responsibility). After a lot of toing and froing, she finally agreed to contact the owner (based in India). After speaking with the owner, she contacted me to explain that the owner will be email me directly to resolve the issue.

It has been just over a week and still nothing, despite numerous attempts to contact me them.

I’d think twice about ordering furniture from this company because the moment you have an issue, it will unlikely be resolved. They don’t have customer service (I asked); the owner is based in India and is tardy, and the lady who takes calls is incompetent. There are plenty of other companies who sell similar furniture, with a more trustworthy service. I regret giving them my custom.

9 April 2021
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Reply from Birch & Yarn

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful

Very helpful. Returned my call promptly. Very happy with my purchase.

5 April 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The product is beautiful

The product is beautiful. I have two already so bought one for a friend. Will recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

26 March 2021
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Thanks for your lovely Feedback

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Not great

Package took a while to arrive although the delivery charge was unusually high £6. The rug didn’t have the same colours as the one pictured. It was quite different actually. And if I knew that’s what I was gonna receive, I wouldn’t have ordered it. The returns is not free as you have to pay for it, so it I’d have to pay to return a product that didn’t arrive as described. Not worth it. So I’m left with an unwanted product that doesn’t suit my living room.

25 February 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love my hand painted mosaic drawers

I bought 2 of these to put on my dressing table. They are perfect. I am pleased my purchase will support artisans in Jaipur. They arrived very well packed and sooner than I expected

21 February 2021
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Thanks for your lovely Feedback

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