ChuckleBud Mandala Rakhi
Description
A mandala begins with one dot and ends wherever the artist finds the nerve to stop. Circles inside circles, patterns answering patterns, the whole thing balanced like a held breath. Monks make them from sand and then sweep them away, because the point was never permanence.
Ours takes the opposite route. The mandala is printed in water-soluble ink on handmade seed paper, upcycled cotton scrap with seeds pressed inside, and instead of being swept away it gets planted. Soak it overnight...
A mandala begins with one dot and ends wherever the artist finds the nerve to stop. Circles inside circles, patterns answering patterns, the whole thing balanced like a held breath. Monks make them from sand and then sweep them away, because the point was never permanence.
Ours takes the opposite route. The mandala is printed in water-soluble ink on handmade seed paper, upcycled cotton scrap with seeds pressed inside, and instead of being swept away it gets planted. Soak it overnight after the festival, tuck it under soil, water it with patience. It sprouts into herbs, flowers or vegetables, depending on the batch.
The monks were right. Nothing lasts. Some things compost.
Inside the pack: one seed paper mandala rakhi on a plantable holder, cotton string.
Materials: upcycled cotton scrap seed paper, water-soluble ink. Handcrafted in Agra, solar-powered workshop.
- Sustainable Sourcing & Ethical Manufacturing
- Responsible Packaging
- Worldwide Shipping
- Solar Powered Production
- Handcrafted in Agra
Sustainable & Low Waste
Sustainable & Low Waste
Our products, crafted with sustainable practices and a low-waste production process (aiming towards achieving zero waste), significantly reduce environmental impact. This means each purchase you make is a positive step towards a cleaner earth.
Recycled & Upcycled
Recycled & Upcycled
Combining recycled and upcycled materials, we create innovative and sustainable products that contribute to a circular economy. Our approach transforms waste into value, offering you products that champion sustainability.
Crafted by Women Artisans
Crafted by Women Artisans
Every purchase supports the skilled women who make our paper in Agra. For many of them, this work brought the first formal job of their lives, with bank accounts, provident funds and health cover to go with it.
