AUM – Haldi Kumkum Wooden Set

AUM : Kumkum Bharani, a heritage pooja room component for having kumkum and turmeric.The dual container mounted on a slick wooden platform is a Channapatna Artisan intricately handcrafted wooden delight.Designed,for a conservative and aesthetic look, the colouring from natural dyes adds to its uniqueness . A welcome addition to every pooja room.

This handcrafted product is made by artisans of Channapatna Woodcraft, craft that has existed since the 1700s near Bangalore in Karnataka. Said to have originated in Persia, Tipu Sultan got local artisans from around Channapatana to learn and develop it, originally to make toys.

These handcrafted wooden crafts are made using traditional, turned lacquer ware techniques and are coloured using natural dyes. These products are absolutely eco friendly and non hazardous. These products are made using locally available soft wood called Ale Mara, natural lacquer and vegetable dyes like turmeric, spinach and indigo.