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Last Forest Enterprises has been promoted by Keystone Foundation, Nilgiris, India. We have an array of:
- Agro-ecological products
- Indigenous crafts
- Produce from small farmers and harvesters
- Organic produce
- Produce collected with zero impact on forest
- Fair trade products
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Last Forest Enterprises Private Limited
41/111 E Groves Hill Road
PB No 35
Kotagiri
The Nilgiris – 643217
Phone : 04266-272266
Fax : 04266-272277
Email : response@lastforest.in
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Shopping at Last Forest is always about need. The produce that you buy from us is part of a long chain. At each link you can see men and women dedicated to making quality produce so that they can make a better living. When we deliver a candle set, incense stick or a churidar with natural dyes, you also become a part that chain.
There was a time when we used to go to the market with a list, bags, baskets or containers. ‘Shopping’ was for our needs. We urge you, dear visitor, to be part of this endeavour. The communities in rural India need you to shop with us.
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Because,
- Each produce bought by you contributes to a community’s development in some remote area
- The produce come from Indian villages and indigenous people
- Each product gets personnel attention, thanks to the manageable small units which don’t ‘mass produce’!
- You get a chance of becoming part of a large network of people who work for the betterment of the rural India
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Last Forest Enterprises promotes agro-ecological products and indigenous crafts. It primarily aims to bring value added produce from small farmers and harvesters into the market. It is based in the Nilgiris but aims to provide a platform for many groups from around the country to be able to access the market.
It aims to spread the message of:
- small indigenous farmers and gatherers
- value added organic produce
- biodiversity & food security
- indigenous knowledge, traditions & crafts
- sustainable harvesting & farming methods
- local employments & markets
- fair trade principles
Last Forest Enterprises has been promoted by Keystone to undertake all marketing activities that were till recently, being handled under the umbrella of the trust itself. The registration process as a company has been completed and the process of getting the paperwork is getting completed. It has begun operations as of 1st Sept 2010.
Origin
Right from its inception in 1993, enterprise development has been a key area of operations for Keystone. In 1995, after basing itself in Kotagiri, Keystone immediately began with the purchase and sale of honey. In July, 1996, it was registered with the sales tax authorities and over time, it has built up and expanded operations. There have been discussions over the past few years whether to separate the operations of Organic Market Development from Keystone. It would bring benefit in terms of:
- Increased flexibility of operations
- Increase in the scope of activities
- Increased focus on sustainability of operations
- Options to access other channels for capital requirements
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Ruma and Sanjay Dutta are passionate about the applications of a complex and exotic science, Ayurveda, to not just beauty, but overall healing of the entire person. They founded Dev Blenders in 2001, with the mission of creating daily use beauty, skin and hair care products that blend ‘Ayurveda with cosmetics’.
Dev Blenders delves into the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and formulates 100% natural beauty, health and skin care products. These products are not animal-tested and contain environmentally sound ingredients.
Much of what we put on our skin is absorbed directly into our body. Use non-toxic, natural skin care products to keep you skin healthier.
Auro pharma, established in the year 1987 at Pondicherry, are manufacturers of herbal health care Products. With the help of Rural women they manufacture various products.
The incense sticks are made of natural ingredients.
Packed with re-cycled handmade paper and printed using screen printing.
Please keep away from children and from all inflammable surfaces and material. Never leave burning incense unattended and make sure ashes fall on a fire proof surface.
Ruma and Sanjay Dutta are passionate about the applications of a complex and exotic science, Ayurveda, to not just beauty, but overall healing of the entire person. They founded Dev Blenders in 2001, with the mission of creating daily use beauty, skin and hair care products that blend ‘Ayurveda with cosmetics’.
Dev Blenders delves into the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and formulates 100% natural beauty, health and skin care products. These products are not animal-tested and contain environmentally sound ingredients.
Much of what we put on our skin is absorbed directly into our body. Use non-toxic, natural skin care products to keep you skin healthier.
Kurumbas, the indigenous people of the Nilgiris, grow, harvest and process this nutmeg. Keystone Foundation has initiated eco development initiatives with these tribal communities.
In this era of poisoned food, the farmer and Keystone assure that this nutmeg is organically grown and is hand graded, cleaned and sun dried.
Nutmeg trees are found in wet and warm climates with a host of other spices. This cinnamon is from the bushes grown in the homesteads of Kurumbas, the indigenous people of the Nilgiris.
Take charge of your food, know where it comes from, how it is grown and exercise your right to safe food by buying chemical free spices.
Irulas, the indigenous people of the Nilgiris, grow, harvest this mustard. Melseemai Indigenous People's Value Addition Society process and package it. Keystone Foundation has initiated eco development initiatives with these tribal communities.
In this era of poisoned food, the farmer and Keystone assure that this mustard is organically grown and is hand graded, cleaned and sun dried.
This mustard is grown in the lands of tribal communities in the Dhimbam area in the Nilgiris.
Take charge of your food, know where it comes from, how it is grown and exercise your right to safe food by buying chemical free spices.
Purely natural, leaves your hands safe and soft as ever.
Ansa, a company situated in Trichy, South India has been dedicated to the research and development of innovative natural wellness products that fully integrates traditional knowledge of nature with modern science.
Visit their href="http://ansa.co.in/about_us.html" target="_blank">website to know more.
Pure Geranium oil extracted from the plants, nothing
Can be used for bruises, burns, cuts or as a mosquito repellent
This natural scrub is taken from the dried fruit of Luffa aegyptiaca. Purely natural and bio-degradable.
Sandal Glycerine Soap
Ruma and Sanjay Dutta are passionate about the applications of a complex and exotic science, Ayurveda, to not just beauty, but overall healing of the entire person. They founded Dev Blenders in 2001, with the mission of creating daily use beauty, skin and hair care products that blend ‘Ayurveda with cosmetics’.
Dev Blenders delves into the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and formulates 100% natural beauty, health and skin care products. These products are not animal-tested and contain environmentally sound ingredients.
Much of what we put on our skin is absorbed directly into our body. Use non-toxic, natural skin care products to keep you skin healthier.
Collection
Auro pharma, established in the year 1987 at Pondicherry, are manufacturers of herbal health care Products. With the help of Rural women they manufacture various products.
The incense sticks are made of natural ingredients.
Packed with re-cycled handmade paper and printed using screen printing.
Please keep away from children and from all inflammable surfaces and material. Never leave burning incense unattended and make sure ashes fall on a fire proof surface.
Khus Glycerine Soap
Ruma and Sanjay Dutta are passionate about the applications of a complex and exotic science, Ayurveda, to not just beauty, but overall healing of the entire person. They founded Dev Blenders in 2001, with the mission of creating daily use beauty, skin and hair care products that blend ‘Ayurveda with cosmetics’.
Dev Blenders delves into the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and formulates 100% natural beauty, health and skin care products. These products are not animal-tested and contain environmentally sound ingredients.
Much of what we put on our skin is absorbed directly into our body. Use non-toxic, natural skin care products to keep you skin healthier.
Nutmeg
Kurumbas, the indigenous people of the Nilgiris, grow, harvest and process this nutmeg. Keystone Foundation has initiated eco development initiatives with these tribal communities.
In this era of poisoned food, the farmer and Keystone assure that this nutmeg is organically grown and is hand graded, cleaned and sun dried.
Nutmeg trees are found in wet and warm climates with a host of other spices. This cinnamon is from the bushes grown in the homesteads of Kurumbas, the indigenous people of the Nilgiris.
Take charge of your food, know where it comes from, how it is grown and exercise your right to safe food by buying chemical free spices.
Mustard
Irulas, the indigenous people of the Nilgiris, grow, harvest this mustard. Melseemai Indigenous People's Value Addition Society process and package it. Keystone Foundation has initiated eco development initiatives with these tribal communities.
In this era of poisoned food, the farmer and Keystone assure that this mustard is organically grown and is hand graded, cleaned and sun dried.
This mustard is grown in the lands of tribal communities in the Dhimbam area in the Nilgiris.
Take charge of your food, know where it comes from, how it is grown and exercise your right to safe food by buying chemical free spices.
Soap Nut
Purely natural, leaves your hands safe and soft as ever.
Ansa, a company situated in Trichy, South India has been dedicated to the research and development of innovative natural wellness products that fully integrates traditional knowledge of nature with modern science.
Visit their href="http://ansa.co.in/about_us.html" target="_blank">website to know more.
Geranium Oil
Pure Geranium oil extracted from the plants, nothing
Can be used for bruises, burns, cuts or as a mosquito repellent
Bath Scrub
This natural scrub is taken from the dried fruit of Luffa aegyptiaca. Purely natural and bio-degradable.
Kumbaya
Samaj Pragati Sahayog, a grassroots organization working in the backward tribal regions of Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, under the brand Kumbaya, makes a range of Indian and western casual wear, duvets, patchwork cushion covers, table and bed linen, curtains, wall hangings and different types of bags and rucksacks.
Porgai
The Porgai team, a craft initiative of Tribal Health Initiative, Sitlingi, works with Lambadi women in Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. Lovely kurtas, embroidered in yellows, pinks and reds, in an art form that is decades old.
Kurumbadi Unit
The Pebble soap and lip balms of various fragrance are made in Kurumbadi tribal hamlet. One of the houses is converted into the soap and balm manufacturing unit, complete with the soap mould and other equipment. The post man visit here often since the women have started their individual accounts in the local post office.
Bangalapadige Unit
The silk cotton is collected at Bengalapadige unit. After removing the seeds and processing the cotton, cushions, beds and bedding are manufactured by the women of this tribal hamlet. Since the unit is part of the hamlet, the mothers don’t have to stay away from their children for work. The children play outside while the mothers work inside the unit.
Green Shop, Ooty
The shop stocks unique items from wild honey to handicrafts made by local tribals that we work with and support. This is also located just near the Ooty club. Do drop in there to check out the other fabulous work with tribals, bees, honey and what not. The Bee Museum is also located there (http://nnhs.in)
Sargan Villa, Club Road, Opp. Hill Bunk (Petrol Pump) Ooty 643 001 Ph: 0423-244-1340
Green Shop, Kotagiri
Based right in the middle of the town, this shop has a unique feature of a small shop-in-shop – the Cultural Shop, which caters an important need of the local populace in terms of millet, cultural and religious pots, etc.
Johnstone Square (Kamaraj Square), Kotagiri 643217
Ph: 04266 273887
Green Shop, Mysore
# 1 Diya Arcade, Kantharaj Urs Road, Saraswathipuram, Mysore (Next to Govt printing press / near Fire station)
Ph: 0821 4247160
Delhi
1. Altitude Store: An outstanding effort being done by this group. Ayesha, is an inspiration in the enthusiasm and dedication she displays in finding groups and getting their products sold. She sells on the net and delivers in and around Delhi.
The Altitude Store, 16 Shanti Niketan Market, New Delhi – 110 021
http://www.thealtitudestore.com/ e: info@thealtitudestore.com
phone on +91 98 117 55222 and +91 11 4270 5858
Tamil Nadu
1. Tede Trust: runs a shop in T Nagar, Chennai (#14 Govindan Street, near Kanandasan Statue) selling some exquisite rice. Get in touch with Mr. Ranganathan +91 9443346369.
Products: They stock some of our honey and spices. They also sell oils, vegetables, fruits, wheat, organic milk, etc.
Pondicherry
1. Bon Appetit: Bhupi, another amazing entrepreneur and who also sits on the Board of Last Forest, who is an ardent supporter of organic and fair trade movements. His shop is a veritable storehouse of organic goods not only from India but from around the world – ask and Bhupi will get it for you.
2/16, Ambour Salai & Chetty Street Cutting, Pondicherry – 605 001
Ph/Fax : 0413 2338165
e: bonappetit@auromail.net; www.bonappetit.co.in
Mumbai
Just starting supply to: Maati Crafts
Shop #109, First Floor, Powai Plaza
Opp. Pizza Hut, A.S Marg, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai, Mumbai – 400076; P: +91 22 25717209, +91 22 64532111
E: maaticrafts@gmail.com
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