Lightweight
Edges are sanded for safety
Strong - can hold multiple objects
 
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Raw material
Ivory wood is responsibly sourced from the local area.
Ivory grows naturally in non-farm/non-forest lands and no trees are cut down, only trimmings are used for the products
Lac, a natural resin, mixed with natural dyes is used to dye the products in different colours
 
Production
Made by highly skilled artisans in central parts of south India
Using a mix of handiwork and machine-based work
Ivory wood is cut and shaped into the desired shape on a lathe spinning machine
Coloured lac sticks made with lac and natural dyes are used to evenly apply the colour to the products
Finally, the product is polished with a dry screw pine leaf
No harmful chemicals are used in the process
 
Environmental Impact
The wood is sourced responsibly and only natural dyes without harmful chemicals are used to make these long-lasting products
UNSDG 12.4; "achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle"
 
Social Impact
Artisans are empowered through the availability of job opportunities and skilling
UNSDG 8.5; "achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men"
 
A product-specific Sustainability Report is provided with each product order.