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From City Girl to Himalayan Lavender Farming in Remote Villages
July 2025 July 2024 Every July, the Lavender fields in Doda district of Jammu & Kashmir come alive. This year's harvest has just begun. And it takes me back to where The Purple Himalayas started. July 2024. Sixty kilograms. Two farmers. I was a city girl showing up in a remote Himalayan village, asking people I had never met to trust me with their crop. Growing up, we knew Lavender as a European herb, associating it with expensive sought-after brands like Yardley. It was in 2
Shikha Vermani
Jun 182 min read


Reimagining Indian Himalayan Lavender for Craft Spirits: Going Beyond Cosmetics And Scents
We’ve grown so accustomed to seeing Lavender in candles, soaps, skincare and perfumes, that we now almost associate it only with fragrance and cosmetics. But what if we started looking at Lavender in its entirety and versatility? What if we looked at it as the premium botanical ingredient that it is, particularly for an industry that is already becoming increasingly adventurous with flavour - the Indian Alcobev industry? Let's talk about Indian Himalayan Lavender for Craft S
Shikha Vermani
7 days ago3 min read


Why India Needs to Stop Thinking of Himalayan Lavender as Just a Fragrance
For most Indians, lavender is synonymous with fragrances, soaps and candles. But around the world, it's increasingly shaping food, beverages and wellness experiences. Why does this perception gap exist, and why could Himalayan lavender become one of India's most exciting botanical ingredients?
Shikha Vermani
Jun 273 min read


Discover the Healing Power of Lavender and Himalayan Herbs
Are you looking to enhance your wellness routine with natural and herbal products? Look no further than a new Indian Himalayan startup,...
Shikha Vermani
Feb 5, 20252 min read


Embrace Natural Wellness with The Purple Himalayas Products
If you are looking to infuse more natural and herbal products into your daily wellness routine, look no further than The Purple...
Shikha Vermani
Feb 5, 20252 min read


Unlocking the Benefits of Lavender and Himalayan Herbs
Lavender and Himalayan herbs have been cherished for centuries for their various benefits in promoting wellness and relaxation. The...
Shikha Vermani
Feb 5, 20252 min read
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