Although they are called areca palm leaf table wares, they are made from fallen sheaths of areca palm. Our products are sourced from rural South India, where they are manufactured by local people (mostly women) adhering to quality and standards for both international and domestic market. Generating local employment and empowering women.
They are washed, dried and formed into shape with lots of care and love.
Zero-waste production is carried. What ever is left of the sheath is turned to cattle feed, manure or composted locally.
Each product is unique in its design with natural patterns in beige and white colors.
Are tested safe for handling both hot and cold foods.
Can even be used for re-heating food in microwave and are safe against sogginess with liquid food for3-4 hours.
Composts easily. Takes hardly a month, but depends on where you live.
No process of pulping involved, thus no bleach, dye or waxes involved. Most raw form of tableware, one could say
Check below for detailed process and comparison table.
We also proudly present, reclaimed and hand worked coconut shell bowls. Coconut meat is used in multiple ways and the shell generally thrown away. The shells are naturally strong and could be used to serve all the yummy things in world.
Hand crafted.
Made from discarded coconut shell.
No dye, wax or bleach used.
Compostable-requires more than a cycle.
Easy to handle-rinse with mild soapy water. To maintain the shine rub a bit of oil or edible wax.
Check below for detailed process and a use me guide.
Palm leaf straws are made from coconut palm leaves. As the fruit/coconut ripens, so does the leaves fall naturally. The fallen leaves are collected, sundried by farmers. Taken to production center, washed and then rolled to shape using semi-automatic machines. Natural glue/resin is used to add properties like resistance to moisture and environment.
Custom diameter
Eco-friendly and compostable
Employs women in rural India
Perfect for BARS/RESTAURANTS and other outlets
Look below for detailed life cycle of Palm leaf straws.