This Holi Get Rangeela Without Fear With Non-Toxic Herbal Colours from These Places

Holi is close at hand and getting dirty with colours is definitely on the cards. Instead of putting chemicals on your skin and hair, head over to these stores and stock up on herbal colours to get messy and colourful without fear.

Satavic Farms

Satavic Farms is known for their organic products. Sourced primarily from turmeric, neem, henna, dry flowers and medicinal plants, the colours are absolutely talc free and chemical free. You can find their store on Judges Court Road. Prices of their colours start at INR 150.

Jadavpur University

Did you know thatĀ Jadavpur Universityā€™s chemical department was one of the first places in the city to make organic coloursĀ available to Kolkata?Ā They haveĀ been makingĀ organic and herbal colours from dry leaves, flowers, vegetables and plants for severalĀ years now. These lab-tested, metal-free and non-toxic coloursĀ are available at a veryĀ reasonable price in the campus itself. Itā€™s no secret that the JU campus is open to allĀ so just walk right in and fill your bags with colours.

Bhumisuta

Bhumisuta has come back with their load of herbal colours, and we are ready to say 'rang barse' without a worry. Much like the essence of the festival, these herbal colours are a fantastic way to partake in spring's brilliance. Palash, marigold, rose, aparajita, rajani - there are enough shades to give you the rainbow look! Priced affordably, you can pick up these colour bags for just INR 40 each.

Studio13

Studio 13

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Whether it's the garage, rooftop, Santiniketan or at a spot far way - wherever the party is set, sharing colours is a must, and Studio 13's herbal colour hamper seems like a good fit in the scene. Totally herbal and even baby safe, the hampers pack 6 bottles of Holi colours (pink, green, yellow, orange and blue) from local brand Down To Earth. The pretty pastel colours in jute-topped Mason jars come in an attractive golden acrylic crate - can even charm a Holi cynic to get a little colourful! Prices start at INR 700.

Earthcare Books

Earthcare Books in Middleton Row is known for their belief in ecological issues. Books, it's also one of the only bookstore to host an organic farmer's market in the city. Cue in Holi, and they have stocked up on organic colours as well.

Rainbow

This store on Sarat Bose Road (near Lansdowne) stocks up on all kinds of natural and organic food. Fresh veggies to condiments, spices and pickles - there's almost everything that you will need for your grocery shopping. Like every year, this year too, they are back with their stock of organic colours. You can pick the bags of herbal colours for just INR 50.

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