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[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Handicrafts and its influence”][vc_column_text]The moment we hear the word handicrafts, authenticity and ethnicity is what hits our mind. The pride that is associated with every handicraft piece is limitless. Handicrafts are immersed deep in culture, traditions and practices of any given nativity. Our local artisans and craftsmen take this beautiful legacy forward making it more sort after. The worldwide demands for “Made in India” handicrafts are a testament to the products originality and popularity. Handmade crafts speak volumes about durability and sustainability.
The intricately carved figurines, the vibrant use of colours, sophisticated appeal has always left us in awe. There is always a personal touch intertwined in the beauty of handicrafts. Handmade crafts are an embodiment of simple customization and personification thus making it the best suitable for gifts. There is always a special bonding accompanying gifts and why not make it more celebrative by gifting handicrafts. To make the gifting memorable it is wise to choose customized or personalized gifts that complement the receiver’s likes and tastes. Each uniquely handcrafted piece converts a normal household/room into a place of gracefulness and grandeur. Be it home décor or corporate gifts, when its handcrafted, it makes the moment exceptional. Ecofriendly home and wall decors are the most happening thing in the market right now. Indian brass items like statues and figurines, bamboo products, paper mache artefacts, paper mache stationeries and art supplies are a must sort after around the globe.
Corporate gifts like bamboo pen holders/stands, handmade paper notepads, coasters and clocks carve a niche for yourself or your company. Handcrafted lamps, wall decors and other elegant artefacts adorn your house to complete gracefulness. Giving your house an ethnic touch is the magic of handmade items. Usage of water bottles made from bamboo, pencil boxes from paper mache and seed planter pencils will encourage our growing children to act with responsibility and feel grateful towards mother nature.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Why eco-friendly products? Natural materials over plastics”][vc_column_text]We at “SHIU” are making a conscious decision to market eco-friendly products with a belief of marking a positive impact on the environment. When ecofriendly products are chosen, there is less use of water for manufacturing, minimal wastage and less carbon footprint. By choosing eco-friendly products we show we care, our brand cares.
Why handmade when automation has taken over the manufacturing world by a storm?
Handmade products does not involve any factory space, huge plant and machinery and does not call for large investments. Every product that is handmade gives a unique touch to each and every item. Though a particular item may look similar in shape, size and design, the originality and the natural curves created by hand tools give the product an uncompromised look. This is the specialty of handmade eco-friendly products, they are the same but look different. While making an eco-friendly product the residual material will be easily compostable and does not pose threat towards our environment with any kind of pollution. Isn’t this the much preferred and suggested one from the ecologists? This awareness has created an inundation of innovative ideologies across corporates in designing eco-friendly products. There are lot of Green companies coming up and capturing the markets worldwide.
At “SHIU”, we strongly believe that what we can do for the environment and what the environment does for us goes hand in hand. By choosing eco-friendly products we are not missing out on style or convenience. And we here at “SHIU”.in are doing the right thing by encouraging individual and small scale manufacturers of eco-friendly products to emerge and showcase themselves to the world through the world wide web. Customisation being the top most priority. One of the top benefits of using eco-friendly products is low cost of maintenance. Eco-friendly products are better for both the environment and the people who use it. Those who love nature and want to express their gratitude would like to choose eco-friendly products.
Possible replacements for plastic products to eco-friendly products are bamboo for water bottles, corks for coasters and notebook covers, grain fibers and bagasse for manufacturing packing materials, paper mache for pencil boxes, pen stands, stationeries, art supplies and so on and so forth. These are just a few of the innovations and we are wide open to adapt and promote the upcoming eco-friendly products.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Handmade paper and Paper Mache products”][vc_column_text]There is much more sophistication associated with handmade paper mache products that what people actually think. Paper mache products have become a hot and happening trend in the craft circle. Using paper pulp as the main raw material, a variety of hand crafted, long-lasting, customized products are made through moulding and using hand tools than latest technology and machinery. The natural dyes used to decorate these products gives a royal and niche look to piece of art. Paper mache products are highly resistant to damaging effects of moisture, sunlight and abrasion. They are highly suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Papermache is an inexpensive material and products created from them are pocket friendly when compared to other handmade artefacts. It has high recognition value and its uses ranges from simple gifts to corporate gifts to home decors. There are umpteen varieties suitable for every budget. Colourful paper mache products make excellent gifts. Handmade paper mache products uplifts the ambience of a simple living space to an aesthetic one. The grandness emoted by these handmade products leave one spellbound. The art on paper mache is a classic and the various possible outcomes from this handmade paper is uncountable.
Apart from decorating the house or serving the purpose of a gift, handmade paper and paper mache are a perfect medium for children to express their artistic skills. Be it a photo frame, a mask, a beautiful painting or any form of art and craft, children feel encouraged and make them with ease. The plus about handmade paper products is that they are easily customizable. You name it and we get it done. That how easy it is! The comfort and convenience of handling the paper mache does the magic.
B2B Venture
In my journey towards achieving my mission I was able to identify untapped potential of our artisans, and their artistic expertise. Underprivileged women of our rural India are the least to be ignored, as there is abundant talent hidden in them. Encouraged them to come forward and showcase their innate talents to the global market. Apparently this has helped our native artisans to gradually up their standard of living.
This in turn has encouraged the next generation to pursue their career in the same field as their ancestors. This support extended by these artisans leads to the sustenance of crafts and revival of patronage it deserves. The idea of a B2B venture is to walk hand in hand with my fellow artisans and gain exposure worldwide.
B2C Venture
Ever changing tastes and preferences of the consumers are very challenging. The only way to curb the differences and to meet the challenge is to customize the orders according to the trends. The artisans and craftsmen who are associated with us are so flexible to innovation and new thought process, they help in producing what is being ordered.
To put in simple words, all possible orders can be customized leading to happy and satisfied customers. Satisfied customers spread positivity and increase the patronage.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section]