Introduction to Our Brands. an Upfront Note on Rattan Bags' Making. Perks

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Introduction to our Brands.

A brief about our resources!

Perks of our natural ingredients.

An upfront note on Rattan Bags' making.

W H E R E C R A F T M E E T S H A N D S SEPTEMBER ISSUE

HAND MANDRA OUR VISION FEATURING Home Decors, Accessories, We are determined to bring India's Self Care, glory to the World. Our handmade Hair Care craft and products will feature a Eco- and much more Friendly living in your home.

All our products are handmade in

India. High quality premium sources Our featured are what we base our products on. brands Our products are sourced from small scale business in India and we aim to Akway, Arganabar, give these brands a global platform Arth by akruthi, though our website. Curie India, Ellora, Joyous Beam Candles, Reach Us S H I L P A V E E R A M A N I Mythri, Editor Revering, [email protected] Yours beloved, www.handmantra.com

HANDMANTRA 02 SEPTEMBER ISSUE C R E A T E , CO-FOUNDER SREEDEVI L I V E , L O V E

After being a business women in IT industry for more than 10 years, Sreedevi wanted to try hands on Artistic Industry. Giving an opportunity for Indian artists, an e-commerce platform got her interest as it would support the Nation's craftsmanship.

“I wanted to start something towards human touch products and less machinery. India is famous for handcrafts but somehow we have been neglecting handmade products. So I hope, our platform will support our Indian artists and give them a recognition they require” ~ Sreedevi.

Akshita her daughter, a Fashion Business MBA graduate CO-FOUNDER sought profound interest in this project as it was working AKSHITA together with her mother towards a meaningful cause. Akshita who had her education in fashion business at Paris and Istanbul. With their knowledge and passion they decided to create an international platform for small suppliers and artists of the idea of promoting and showcasing great design and craftsmanship from all over India.

“After I heard my mom’s idea immediately I knew that this could be an amazing global opportunity for handmade products and the artists from India. As my mother had been a pillar to my wellbeing until now, I couldn’t ask for more than working with her. I think India has such rich culture and I want to use this platform to educate customers all around the world about Indian culture, heritage, craftsmanship by giving a platform for Indian small scale business” ~ Akshita.

HANDMANTRA 0 3 SEPTEMBER ISSUE REVERING Our first MYONEARTH featured brand

MOTTO "Restoring Harmony with Nature"

Revering is a brand that aims to bring natural, Eco- friendly products to in to your daily life and homes. Their wide range of products are all alluring and worth incorporating into your daily lives.

FEATURING

Bamboo Toothbrush Bamboo Earbuds xt Copper Tongue Cleaner Dental Kit with C curve Brush Neem Wood Comb Stiff Coir Body Brush Bathroom Cleaning Brush Pan Cleaning Brush Copper Water Bottle Stationery Essentials

HANDMANTRA 04 SEPTEMBER ISSUE - AN INSIGHT INTO A KEY MATERIAL USED -

Utilization of Coir and Coconut made Essentials will greatly help in repairing the atmosphere. Their replacement for the non-biodegradable products will surely aid the world.

COIR

Coir is a natural fibre extracted from Coconut and it has been used to make various Eco-friendly products.

Coir was traditionally used to make ropes, brushes, doormats, rugs and " I T ' S T I M E T H A T mattresses. Now, Revering has W E W E N T B A C K I N brought us tones of products made P E A C E W I T H from Coir fibre. They include Stiff N A T U R E F O R T H E Coir Body Brush, Coir Utensul Scrub W E L L N E S S O F T H E P O S T E R I T Y " Pad, Coir Pan Brush, Coir Twashi vegetable Brush and Premium Coir Banister.

HANDMANTRA 05 SEPTEMBER ISSUE 5 S T E P S T O M A K E A S T Y L I S H R A T T A N B A G

1. Weaving Rattan: The First step is to start with the Weaving of Rattan into a desired shape. It would take from 3 days to a weeks’ time to wave the body of the bag.

2. Boiling: The Second process is to boil the bags to get rid of any resins, saps and even fungus and mold that may have attached to the bag from the plant material.

3. Sun-drying: The third step involves Sun-drying the bags for 2 to 3 days for the complete loss of moisture.

4. Smoke: The Fourth step has the bags Smoke them in an Oven to make them sturdy and to condition the material.

5. Sewing: And in the final step, the bag is sewed with high quality leather strap and cloth lining are attached to the bag.

This long arduous process bares the fruits of sturdy, stylish and unique bags, that you would love to add to your collection!

HANDMANTRA 06 SEPTEMBER ISSUE Our Featured Brand "Myscira" Founder Mythri Mythri Sikhon is the founder of this incredible brand "Myscira". She and her husband, Satwant Singh Sekhon worker for over 2 decades to render life to the incredible idea of Myscira Naturals. Mythri Sikhon is a proud entrepreneur, thriving to aspire the fellow entrepreneurs to reach the milestone. The founder, with her determination to bring a 100 percent organic function Soap into the market, worked really hard and now she is proud and content at her destination. Handmantra is happy to welcome them on board.

Perks! Organic Raw Materials Plant Based Materials ISO Certified Made from Scratch Unique Recipe

HANDMANTRA 07 SEPTEMBER ISSUE A BACKDOOR INSIGHT ON

HOW MYSCIRA'S PRODUCTS

ARE MADE

HANDMANTRA 08 SEPTEMBER ISSUE OUR STAR INGREDIENTS FOR SOAPS THIS MONTH

1.HONEY

Honey has been one of the significant part of many Indian Grannies' Little Black book. Honey is best known to treat scars and reduce blemishes. Just like it treats wounds, it treats uneven skin tones and acts as a wonderful acne medicine. Honey also serves as a miraculous exfoliating element since it aids in the removal of dead skin cells and hence promoting the revival of new healthy skin cells!

2. LEMON Our Country India, has its way of using natural resources. The first pro that we intent to share would be it's wellness to skin radiance. It's because of it consists of Vitamin C, thus keeps the skin glowing, always. It has anti-fungal properties which protects the skin from any infections. Thus, Lemon can indeed keep the negativity away, in your surroundings and on your skin as well!

HANDMANTRA 09 SEPTEMBER ISSUE OUR STAR INGREDIENTS FOR SOAPS THIS MONTH

3. LAVENDER Lavend er, be it the pant's aroma or the colour; both serves to be extremely soothing Lavender Plant is predominantly grown in the Northern Africa and Mediterranean mountains. For the skin health, lavender extract treats acne, face wrinkles, aids dry skin conditions, and also has anti-inflammatory properties. The plant looks, smells and does amazing on a whole!

REASONS TO BE HAPPY ABOUT PURCHASING HANDMADE PRODUCTS

You are being eco-friendly..!

Whilst the world is constantly violating natural resources, you have done an incredible initiative to be more respons ible, to be more giving. By buying a handmade product, you are giving back to the natural as your are being eco-friendly.

HANDMANTRA 10 SEPTEMBER ISSUE You are contributing to the economy and welling of an artist

Yes, you have heard it right. Every small scale industry greatly contributes to our Nation's economy. In the rural areas, Craft sector is the second largest employer after agriculture. So you are lending hands to many by investing inhandmade products.

A Naturally feel-good buy!

Since every handmade product and craft has the perfect touch of an artist, with the colours, designs, patterns and more you would only feel "pure-joy" inside after buying a handmade product. HandMantra is proud to be your favourite destination for all range of handmade products. We wish to make your heart smile and your life more eco-friendly.

HANDMANTRA 11 SEPTEMBER ISSUE H A N D M A N T R A GIVING BACK TO NATURE

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