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Aromatic Lavender Essential Oil
Essential oils are extracted from plants. The “essence” of a plant is obtained through either distillation or cold pressing. The essential oils carry the original plant’s scent. When inhaled, essential oils stimulate areas of the limbic system.
Wooden Toys - Part 3
Channapatna. It is the name of a small town between Bangalore and Mysore. But more often than not, the name evokes images of beautiful, colorful toys that had us enthralled as children and still make us remark at their exquisite craftsmanship. If ever toys made a town, this would be it, as the Geographical Indicator tag on Channapatna also confers.
Aromatic Lemongrass Essential Oil
Members of the Cymbopogon genus are tropical grasses, mostly perennials. Many types of lemongrass are used in the distillation of lemongrass oil, the main ones being C. citratus, C. flexuosus, and C. martini. The pseudostems (bases of the leaves) are what are typically used in the distillation of essential oils.
Wooden Toys - Part 2
In a world that’s bogged down by plastic toys, wooden toys are open-ended, stimulating and also bring the outside world right into the play room. In this multi-part series we will read more about the natural colors and safety standards of Channapatna Toys.
Handcrafted Indian Jewellery
History of Indian jewellery is as old as the history of the country itself. Around 5000 years ago, the desire to adorn themselves aroused in people, leading to the origin of jewellery. Since then, Indian women and jewellery have gone hand in hand.
Natural Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizer is a liquid, gel, or foam generally used to decrease infectious agents on the hands. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer works against a wide variety of microorganisms.
Uses of Brahmi Powder
The use of alternative medicines has increased significantly around the world. Brahmi is an Ayurvedic medicinal herb that has been used for centuries. Brahmi is a well-known nootropic herb and its uses in neurological and psychiatric disorders are well recognized.
Red Sandalwood Powder
Red Sandalwood Powder, also known as Rakta Chandana Powder, has been used in Ayurvedic medicine as an antiseptic, wound-healing agent, and as an anti-acne treatment.
Wooden Toys - Part 1
Channapatna toys are a particular form of wooden toys (and dolls) that are manufactured in the town of Channapatna. By the popularity of these toys, Channapatna is known as Gombegala Ooru (toy-town) of Karnataka.
Bamboo Acoustic Amplifier for Mobile Phones
A handmade sound amplifier enables you to share your music through passive sound amplification. It's Incredibly durable, renewable, and rich in tonal variation, bamboo and rattan bring a relaxed style to any area. Our passive amplifier is hand-made to create a unique and one of a kind look.