Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, on all orders of ₹750 and above within India. Orders below that have a flat shipping charge of ₹75.

Yes. Our honey is never heated, filtered, or blended. It comes straight from the forest to the jar. Natural crystallization is a sign of purity, not spoilage.

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) testing is the gold standard for honey authentication. It detects adulteration (added sugars, syrups) that standard lab tests miss. Our NMR-certified honeys have passed this rigorous screening.

Our forest produce is wild-harvested from pristine forests, so by definition free of pesticides and chemicals. Many products carry PGS Organic or India Organic certification. Our beeswax products are made with all-natural ingredients.

Raw honey has an indefinite shelf life when stored properly. We recommend consuming within 18–24 months of harvest for optimal flavour, but it remains safe to eat well beyond that.

Wild honey changes with the seasons and floral sources available. This variation is a hallmark of authentic, single-origin honey, not a defect.

We are a social enterprise, not just a brand. Every product directly supports indigenous forest communities in the Nilgiris. Our honey is wild-harvested by traditional gatherers using centuries-old sustainable methods, not commercially farmed.

We buy from producer groups, cooperatives and social enterprises, including Aadhimalai Pazhangudiyinar Producer Company, a farmer-producer organisation where indigenous producers are shareholders and set their own prices. A share of profits is reinvested in community development.

Keystone Foundation is the non-governmental organisation that founded the ecosystem Last Forest operates in. Established in 1993, it supports indigenous communities and conserves biodiversity in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

Yes. Our Green Shop in Kotagiri is open every day, 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM. The Store Locator also lists the retailers across India that stock our products.

Toda embroidery (pukhoor) is a timeless craft of the Toda people of the Nilgiris. It uses red and black threads in geometric patterns on white cotton or wool fabric, with each motif carrying cultural and cosmological meaning.

Yes, every piece is 100% hand-embroidered by Toda women artisans. A single piece can take days to weeks depending on complexity.

Hand wash in cold water with mild detergent. Avoid wringing. Dry flat in shade. Do not bleach or machine dry.

Yes. We use only pure beeswax, natural butters (kokum, shea), botanical oils, and essential oils. No synthetic fragrances, no parabens, no SLS, no mineral oil.

Absolutely. Our beeswax food wraps are made with food-grade beeswax, organic jojoba oil, and tree resin. They're a safe, reusable alternative to plastic cling wrap.

With proper care, our wraps last 8–12 months of regular use. Wash in cool water with mild soap, air dry, and avoid heat.