Description
1. Low startup cost
Needs dried flowers, essential oils, spices, and simple containers. No heavy machinery. Women can start from home with materials already around them.
2. Doorstep-friendly work
Drying, mixing, and packing potpourri is clean, quiet, and safe. Can be done between household work. Fits your “manufacture at doorstep” model perfectly.
3. High value, light weight
A small jar sells for 500-1500 PKR but costs little to make. Easy to ship nationwide via our website http://www.myvillagemycraft.com without high freight costs.
4. Year-round demand
Used for home fragrance, gifts, weddings, Ramadan/Eid hampers, and decor. Sales peak in winters and festive seasons, but steady all year.
5. Eco-friendly + sustainable
Uses dried flowers, peels, spices — zero waste if you use byproducts from other crafts. Appeals to customers who want natural, chemical-free home scents.
6. Preserves traditional skills
Women already know how to work with dried herbs/flowers for decoration. Potpourri adds income to that existing knowledge.
7. Customization = higher margins
You can make “Rose & Sandalwood for calm”, “Citrus for energy”, “Kewra for Pakistani touch”. Custom blends for brands/hotels = bulk orders Each product is produced at our Murree Express Road workshop by skilled women artisans from nearby villages. By creating cottage-industry work at their doorsteps, we help women generate income, support their families, and preserve sustainable craft traditions.
