Monday, June 27, 2011

Enchanteur Perfumed Shower Gel-Charming

Hi Beauties, I have been sent out the Enchanteur Perfumed Shower Gel  Charming which is marketed & imported by Wipro Ltd & here's my take on that.






What does the company Claim about this Shower Gel: The rich foamy lather with its unforgettable lingering fragrance moisturizes & cleanses, leaving you feeling refreshed & beautifully clean. 
Ingredients: 




Availiability: Available at most of the super markets like Spar & Big Bazar


Variants: Available in Charming & Romantic.


My Experience with the shower gel: 


Packaging: The shower gel comes in a off-white colored bottle, it's the regular packaging of the Enchanteur products. The bottle is sturdy & has a flip cap to control the flow of the shower gel. The bottle is travel friendly & can be carried when you are on a vacation or travelling for other purposes. Since this doesn't come in a see through bottle, you may not know when you run out of it someday.


Texture: The shower gel is thin in texture & appears like a transparent brown gel. It's very runny & lather wells.




Price: Affordable at Rs.140 INR for 250 ml, Also available in 500ml. The 250 ml will last for at least a month & half with regular use.


Cleansing & Mositurising: Since the shower gel lathers good enough, it cleanses the skin well but you end feeling that a soapy film is left behind & have the urge to rinse it again & again. It neither dries out or moisturizes the skin.

Fragrance: This is the most disturbing thing about the shower gel. Unlike the body lotions & body talcs from Enchanteur, this doesn't smell anything like flowers, to me it smells like a strong men's shaving cream. 


Final Verdict: This is an ordinary shower gel, nothing extraordinary about it, the fragrance is very unappealing & is major turn off. I would have ignored the soapy film part had it been a pleasant smelling shower gel. However I would suggest their hand & body lotion & talcs since they are little better than this.


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Friday, June 24, 2011

Budget Gadgets - One Stop Shop for the Gadget Freaks

Hello Beauties, I would  like to introduce you all to this  online shop called Budget Gadgets that sells latest electronic gadgets with free shipping all over the world without any minimum order.


BudgetGadgets is an online retailer/wholesaler located in Shenzhen, China, dedicated to selling quality electronic gadgets and great service at wholesale price with free shipping to anywhere since 2003.


This shop has all kinds of gadgets from iPod/iPhone/iPad Accessories, Cellphone Accessories, PC/Laptop Accessories, Video Game Accessories, Car Accessories, Sport, lasers, Toys and watches etc.


The best part about shopping at Budget Gadgets is that they have products for as less as $0.48.


The products are shipped by Airmail service by Singapore Post & according to the company it takes 5-12 working days for the products to arrive. However I received them within 20 days.


They accept payment through secured online payment mode-Paypal.


I have got the opportunity to review few of their products. Here's my take on these Gadgets


1. Matt Hard Case Cover for Blackberry Curve. This is how it looks.


Price : $2.09
Description: The case is made of matt material & is very comfortable to hold the phone.It protects the BlackBerry phone from scratches.
It's light weight is made of strong & durable material & is very to use.
It's suitable for Blackberry Curve 8520,the case allows access to ports, sensors & the dock in the phone.
Specifications: Size: 110*63*16mm, or 4.33*2.48*0.63in
Net Weight: 21g, or 0.74oz
Colors Available: 5 colors are available- Black, white, Red, Pink, Fuchsia color
My Experience:  Me & my fiance usually exchange phones when get bored using our own phones, so I used this phone case for his BlackBerry & kept it with for sometime. I like the case cover, it's in pink color, however I suggest if you are going to get one for yourself, do make sure you get it in a dark color because my case cover being light colored drew lots of dirt because of every day use & cleaning it becomes a mess.
It looks very girly & it's light & fun to carry it around. I could use all the keys on the phone without any difficulty.


2. Fashionable Jewel Type Stereo in-ear Earphone/Headset


Price: $2.14
Description: Excellent sound quality and super clear sound. 
Used for interface of 3.5mm. 
Soft in-ear cover will not hurt your ears for long time listening.
Specifications: 
Plug:3.5mm, or 0.14in
Cord Length:1200mm, or 47.24in
Driver Unit:8mm Speaker

Frenqusency Response:20Hz-20KHz
Impedance:18 ohm
Sound Pressure:96dB/1mW
Maxinum Power:8mw
Net weight:14g, or 0.49oz
Gross weight:24g, or 0.84oz
My Experience:  I have been using this for a long time now & trust me the sound quality is awesome. The ear plugs are very soft & can be used for long hours without feeling any discomfort.The plugs have embedded crystal stones which makes it look beautiful & girly. The chord is long & is made of excellent quality. This is super light in weight & is very travel-friendly too. It is so much fun to use this when you want to listen music because it provides clear sound.
This definitely is value for money! 
3. USB Multi-functional Retractable 10 in 1 Cellphone Charge Cable UNT-168A




Price: $3.94
Description: 
MX-C12 provides you the ease of single cable solution for all you charging needs through USB connection. While traxeling on business or pleasure, you only need to bring one cable and it helps you charge all your sportable devices: PDA, MP3, cell phone, portable DVD player, digital camera and more.
Model: MX-C12
Power Source: Electric
Input Voltage: 5V
Interface Method: USB

There is huge compatible list, do check their website to find more.
Specifications: 
Extended Cable Length:760mm, or 29.92in
Folded Cable Length:275mm, or 10.83in
Net Weight:52g, or 1.83oz
My Experience:  This is a wonderful gadget, it has 12 pins to connect. It's a single cable solution for charging through a USB. It's a multi functional charger that is travel friendly & charges all devices like PDA, MP3, cell phone, portable DVD player, digital camera etc. It's a perfect gadget when you are on a Holiday or a business trip. My family loves this because everybody who want to charge their phones or devices find this very useful, it's like one solution to every family member's needs.


Now comes the most important  part for my readers! For all my followers & readers of zestfulnails.blogspot.com, Budget Gadgets is offering a 5% discount on all the gadgets, to get the discount you need to use the coupon code zestfulnails5off  when you shop at Budget Gadgets.


Budget Gadgets offers lots of freebies to their Facebook Fans, do check their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/budgetgadgets to avail the freebies.


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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Tips & Toes Exotic Eyes Envious Green Eye shadow palette


Hello Beauties, Today I would be reviewing the Tips & Toes Exotic Eyes Eye Shadow quartet marketed by the Shringar Group.
Tips & Toes is a well known brand of cosmetics in India. They have a wide range of products for Eyes, Nails, Face , Lips & they have a special range called "On the Go" 

Here's a little info about the company

Established in1961, the Shringar group has over the last 48 years been at the cutting edge of  cosmetics industry in India.The Company has been promoted by Shri B D Topiwala who heads theSHINGAR group of concerns. Shri B D Topiwala has, for the past two decades, sucessfully steered the group to great heights and has established a major market share
for various cosmetic products under their brand names such as SHINGAR and TIPS AND TOES.

Alright, now let's talk about this eye shadow quartet


According to the Company: The Exotic Eyes Eye shadow palette blends instantly & 
brightens your eyes, smooth moisturising formula that glides on the eyes.

Shades available : Cherry Plum,Gold Flakes,Fairy Blues,Envious Green

Price: Decently priced at Rs.275 INR for 4gm

How to creat a look:  Here's a picture of the instructions on the box on how to creat a look
using this quartet.



My Experience with the quartet:  I didn't choose the shade & the company randomly sent
the Envious Green shade quartet & I'm glad I got this because I love the green shades in it.

Packaging: The quartet comes in a steel casing & has a mirror & a sponge applicator inside & looks very sleek & travel friendly. The outer casing of the quartet is made of a paper case . I like the packaging a lot.

Color: The color are super gorgeous metallic colors.The Envious Green Quartet has 4 shades- 2 green colors on the top, one is like khakhi green & the other one is a light green, the bottom row has silver & black color shades. The most pigmented of all the shades is the black, this black can be used to create gorgeous smokey eyes. The colors are good for either day or night time look.


Ingredients: The ingredients are listed on the outer steel casing & here’s a picture of that.


Texture: The texture of these powder eye shadows is smooth & glides easily however you 
would need to keep picking up the color 2-3 times from quartet to get the exact pigmented color one looks for, just one swipe wouldn't be enough to get the desired look. These shadows have micro shimmer which isn't too obvious & doesn’t look over the top. The eye shadows don't flake off onto the cheeks or all over the eyes, they just fade away.

Staying Power: The staying power of the colors isn't too good, they start to fade soon but the black color stays little longer when compared to the other colors, it is the most pigmented of all of them. But looking at the price this quartet is available for, I'm kinda ignoring the fact that these don't have great staying power.

Availabilty: Available at most beauty stores & if you want to know about the beauty stores in your city where Tips & Toes cosmetics are available, do check their website at http://www.tipsandtoes.net.in/  the website guides you how to locate a store.
Final Verdict: It’s a nice quartet for beginners, it’s very decently priced & you could use the four colors to create different looks. Although the staying power isn’t too great, to make them last little long you could use a nice eye shadow primer. I would recommend this to girls who are on tight budget & can’t afford high end brands but the only constraint is since these are powdery eye shadows, it will be hard to build up but will be good for practice.


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Saturday, June 18, 2011

NOTD Lotus Herbals Color Dew Nail Enamel - Crimson Red(912)

Hi Beauties, Today's NOTD is with the  Lotus Herbals Color Dew Nail Enamel - Crimson Red(912).




The nail enamel is non-shimmery opaque in texture with black undertone & the formula is super smooth & glides easily on the nails.
A base coat needs to be applied because this color like most other Red nail colors stains the nails.
The color is well pigmented & I just needed 2 coats to get this creme color.
This doesn't streak & though the brush gets more nail color than you need it makes the application so easier.
You just need to get a hang of it, that's it!

This starts to fade only after 4-5 days, but if you use a top coat & don't have to do daily chores this may stay even longer.

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Thursday, June 16, 2011

NOTD Lotus Herbals Color Dew Nail Enamel - Peach Perfect(99)

Hi Beauties, It's NOTD with Lotus Herbals Color Dew Nail Enamel - Peach Perfect(99)



It's a peach color & I'm sure will look great on either short or long nails.
It has a shiny finish & here in the picture it's 2 coats of application.
The formula is very thin but unlike the other nail colors I have used from Lotus Herbals this takes some time for drying.
It's better to apply the second coat only after the first one dries other wise it will look gloop.
This stays nice for at least 4-5 days without fading if top coat is used.


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Monday, June 13, 2011

NOTD Lotus Herbals Color Dew Nail Enamel - Plum Delight (87)

Hi Beauties, It's NOTD again! I've used the  Lotus Herbals Color Dew Nail Enamel - Plum Delight for the NOTD. This nail enamel is from the toluene, acetone and DBP free nail enamels from Lotus Herbals.
This is how it looks!





It's deep plum shade with black undertones & doesn't have any shimmer to it. It's a very pretty purple & I feel it looks better on short nails.
Purple nail colors are the "IT" nail color of the winter season.
The nail polish has a shiny finish, so you don't even need a clear top coat.
2 coats would be enough to get a nice smooth finish.
The formula is very thin & sometimes the brush get more than you need & it makes the application little tricky, however it dries very fast.
The color is very pigmented & starts to fade only after 4-5 days, but if you use a top coat & don't have to do daily chores this may stay even longer.


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Sunday, June 12, 2011

Honey Bee Gardens Water Colors Non Peel Off Polish

Hi Beauties, It's NOTD time. Today I would be using a wonderful Water Color Non Peel Off Polish from Honey Bee Gardens. I'm so glad about this opportunity because this is one of the rare unique products that I have ever used.
It's so inspiring to read how HoneyBee Gardens was formed. This is just not a typical cosmetic company that follows trends.
Alright let's talk about this brand before I share some pictures with you all.


Honey Bee Gardens History
Honeybee Gardens was created in 1995 by author and herbalist Melissa J. Hertzler. Years of herbal study prompted Ms. Hertzler to create natural personal care products for her and her family. What began as kitchen cosmetics soon turned into a profitable enterprise. Honeybee Gardens products are now distributed in the US by such companies as Frontier Natural Products Co-op, Lotus Light, Mountain Peoples Warehouse, All Natural Distributors and Select Nutrition/UNFI. Their products are available. in health food stores, pharmacies, on-line stores, herb shops, specialty and gift stores.


Honey Bee Gardens products:
Honeybee Gardens products are created entirely of natural materials. They claim, we can actually pronounce the ingredients! They reuse and recycle as much as possible and, perhaps most importantly, they DO NOT test ANY of their products on animals . We take great pride in providing our customers with the finest herbal products and customer service.

They manufacture Cosmetics, Hair care, Body care & Lip care products,Cosmetic tools & they also have a men's range.


Honey Bee Gardens Water Colors Non Peel Off Polish

For those who want an alternative to solvent-based nail enamel, They've got the solution for you! Their unique water-based polish is free from harsh chemical odors; no more nasty fumes! But perhaps best of all, there's also no need for toxic smelly nail polish remover - this product removes with rubbing alcohol, vodka/grain alcohol or our Nail Polish Remover! 

odorless, non-toxic earth-friendly formula
long wearing fabulous colors
Contains NO:FD&C colors, toluene, dibutyl phthalate, xylene, or formaldehyde
Comes in 25 great colors- Shiny Penny, Camelot, Romance, Risque, Desire, Vintage Merlot, San Francisco, Hippie Chick, Valentine, Mocha Latte, Goddess, Tuscany, Cherokee, Burlesque, Fairy Dust, Whisper (sheer), Serenity (sheer), Destiny, Manhattan, Nude Beach and Clear, Abyss (pure black), Oasis (sapphire blue), Renaissance (rich wine), Tease (purple), Wild Fire (bright red) 


Ingredients: water, water-miscible acrylic, polyurethane formers and thickeners, non-ionic soaps. May contain: ultramarine blue, carmine, mica, iron oxides, and/or titanium dioxide


Price: $9.99 for 14ml. 


My Experience:  The first thing that I noticed when I applied the nail color is the smell & surprisingly it doesn't smell like the regular nail colors that could be because it's water-based, it's free from harsh chemical odors and has no formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalates or FD& C colors. I have got the shade Desire.It a nice opaque red color, the formula of the nail polish is thick but it glides smooth upon application. Since it nicely pigmented, you would need to use a clear base coat to avoid staining your nails. The nail polish takes some time to dry unlike the regular nail polishes. To get a nice pigmented color I had to apply 3 coats of this. The brush is not short & stubby, it's very easy to work with & makes the application easier. This kind of starts fading in 5 days & to make it stay good you need to use a top coat. Since this takes time to dry, it might get streaky if you try to apply the nail color in hastiness. It isn't easy to remove the nail color, you need to apply gentle pressure & few more swipes than you are used.


Pros of the Honey Bee Gardens Nail Color:
1. It's a water-based polish which is free from harsh chemical odors & toxic ingredients.
2. Good quality brush that makes application smooth. 
3. 3 coats needed to get a nice pigmented color.
4. Simple packaging!
5. Decently priced for a 14ml nail color.
6. The nail polish has nice shade names with number to identify instead of  just the regular 
     bottles with numbers.
7. Unlike solvent based polishes, these don't strip away the naturally produced oils.
8. Free from formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalates or FD& C colors.
9. All the products at Honey Bee gardens are gluten free except the hair spray.
10. Products are not tested on animals.
11. Honey Bee Gardens delivers what it claims.


Cons of the Honey Bee Gardens Nail Color:

Although, I'm writing down the cons, I think considering that these are non-toxic & free from harsh chemical odors, you could ignore these.


1.Takes time to dry because it's water based.After about an hour of application, you would be able to do normal chores like doing dishes etc.
2. It takes some gentle pressure to remove the nail color, but according to the company  
individuals with dry skin and dry nails tend to have a more difficult time removing our polish.   
3. You need to have little patience to let it dry, to make sure it doesn't get streaky.
4. Will chip, if clear top coat isn't applied.


Will I recommend this? I will definitely recommend this to people who can't stand the strong nail polish ordor & are looking out for alternatives to the solvent-based nail enamels. I think I would like to reiterate is this is not like a typical cosmetic company & doesn't make any false claims, the website has very clear content to read before you decide to purchase. 


To know more about the company Honey Bee Gardens & to order click here


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Saturday, June 11, 2011

Hail Monsoon Garden

With Onset of Monsoon & the wonderful weather in Hyderabad, I couldn't forbear doing a post on my small Minuscule garden.
Last year when I was going thorough a rough phase of my life, I wanted to keep myself occupied with something that is creative & at the same time that would calm my mind.
I didn't have a huge place to do gardening, so I decided I would buy a small pot & plant something & keep myself busy to nurture it.
I started off with a beautiful Rose plant & soon bought some more Ornamental plants.
You don't need a huge investment to bring happiness & serenity in your life!

The big plastic pots cost somewhere around 30-40 Rupees & the smaller ones could be somewhere around 25-30. I got the bigger ones from a Horticulture Expo(Plant mela) & the smaller ones from a local shop.
The bigger ones that you see in the pictures are of good quality, the color of the pots doesn't change or wear out.
In Summers, you need to be extra careful & water them twice, intense heat &sun can damage them.
So instead of making this post long, I'll share the pictures of my minuscule garden with you all.



P.S : I would like tag all my friends to do a garden post, It'll be so nice see everybody's garden, Please!

Friday, June 10, 2011

Liz Earle Energising Body Scrub

I have got the wonderful opportunity to review a product from Liz Earle Skin Care range which is the Liz Earle Energising Body Scrub & before I write my experience with the scrub I would like to share a little bit about the brand Liz Earle.
Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare is a Great British beauty brand, founded in 1995. Liz Earle team is passionate about all that they do and create products that really work on every skin type by harnessing the potent powers of the finest quality naturally active ingredients.


How was the Liz Earle Team formed?
In 1995, our co-founders Liz Earle and Kim Buckland extended their long friendship into a business partnership. Liz and Kim met at the start of their careers when they both worked together before embarking on different paths within the beauty industry. Liz, through her in-depth research, became a specialist in botanical ingredients, natural health and well being. As a beauty editor, author of over 30 books and TV presenter, she became a well-known and respected authority in these areas. Kim meanwhile, gained vast experience in the management of the manufacture, packaging, retail and marketing of cosmetics.
Kim realised that there was an opportunity for a trusted beauty specialist within the skincare market; for someone with a genuine knowledge of 'naturally active' ingredients to develop a product range and provide expert advice and tips on beauty and health issues. Kim rang Liz and asked her if she had ever thought of launching her own range of products - and the rest is history!


How did their shopping channels evolve
In 1996 the range was launched on QVC, the TV home shopping channel - and their first product sold out within half an hour! In 1998, their Customer Centre and Customer Care team were established on the Isle of Wight. Union, their unique shop opened in Ryde in 2001, with their online shopping website going 'live' in 2002. 2006 saw the opening of their London shop.


Brand Philosophy:
The skin care products at Liz Earle really work on every skin type by harnessing the potent powers of the finest quality ingredients. They can really make a positive difference to the health and appearance of your skin. The products are simple, fuss-free, gentle and effective products that are honestly priced. The brand is always working on improving our environmental impact & they  never do animal testing.


Ingredients used by the brand
The  ingredients used at Liz Earle are of High quality, safe, naturally active. They use potent, premium natural source vitamin E, never synthetic.None of our ingredients are of animal origin (except beeswax, propolis and manuka honey). All products are suitable for vegetarians. They use mineral sun filters to provide the best broad-spectrum UV protection and to reduce the risk of skin allergy. They  prefer plant oils to mineral oils. They don't use mineral oil, paraffin wax, petrolatum or any fractions of crude oil or primary petro-chemicals.None of our products contain genetically engineered or modified organisms. Their in-house Ethnobotanist supports sustainability and local community growers. Some of their formulations are preservative-free. They do use preservatives when absolutely essential for product safety. Where natural preservatives are not available, they use relatively low concentrations of the highest grade, broad-spectrum preservatives.


Availability:  To check out the availabilty & the places to buy click here


Alright let's talk about this great body scrub from Liz Earle that I've used




What does Liz Earle claim about this body scrub: This uplifting , invigorating & refreshingly scented Body Scrub exfoliates & cleanses, leaving your skin renewed, revitalized & super-smooth. The naturally active ingredients include specially selected ground Olive stones to exfoliate & remove dead skin cells, with an energising blend of Damask rose flower water & 9 pure essential oils including sweet orange , grapefruit, geranium, peppermint, eucalyptus, rosemary & pine.




Ingredients: Aqua (water), Decyl glucoside, Rosa damascena (rose) flower water, Olea europaea (olive) seed powder, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Acrylates copolymer, Jojoba esters, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Citrus aurantium dulcis (sweet orange) oil, Citrus grandis (grapefruit) oil, Pelargonium odoratissimum (geranium) oil, Mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, Pogostemon cablin (patchouli) oil, Citrus aurantium amara (petitgrain) leaf oil, Eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus) oil, Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) oil, Pinus cembra sibirica (pine) oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Aspartic acid, Sodium chloride, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Methylisothiazolinone.


Price: £12.75 for 200ml tube


How to use: For best results: massage a generous amount onto wet skin over body using circular movements, paying particular attention to upper arms, hips, thighs and feet.
Not recommended for use on the face, neck or sensitive areas.Rinse off thoroughly.

My Experience: The Energising Body Scrub all come in a pastel sky blue plastic tube with a flip cap. The scrub has these tiny brown & white micro granules of Olive stones which I thought wouldn't effective for scrubbing but to my surprise this scrub provides gentle but effective exfoliation. The fragrance of the scrub is amazing, it smells herbal because of the presence of the pure essential oils & honestly it doesn't smell like the regular scrubs with synthetic smell. Though it has natural ingredients, it produces nice froth like the regular scrubs.The fragrance lingers for a while & eventually fades away. As soon as I finished my bath I touched my skin to see how it feels & it was soft & supple. But if you have extremely dry skin like me you need to use a moisturizer to lock up moisture & let it stay soft.



Pros of the Liz Earle body scrub:
1.Has essential oils which make it smell great & not too overwhelming.
2.Has gentle Olive stones that exfoliate well & are not abrasive at all.
3.Lathers well so works as a shower gel as well as a scrub.
4.After use, the skin feels soft & smooth.
5.The texture of the scrub isn't clumpy.
6. Since I use this once a week, I'm sure this 200ml tube will last for a while.
7.Rinses off easily & doesn't leave a film.
8.Doesn't have SLS.
9. Decently priced.
10. Delivers what it claims! It is an uplifting , invigorating & refreshingly scented Body Scrub that exfoliates & cleanses, leaving your skin renewed, revitalized & super-smooth. 


Cons of the Liz Earle body scrub: Although I don't consider this as a con, but people like me who have extremely dry body skin need to use a moisturizer immediately to make the skin stay soft & supple for longer time.


Final Verdict: I like this scrub a lot. This scrub strikes a balance between not being too harsh to the skin and not too gentle to provide effective exfoliation. I'm in love with the fragrance, it smells pure organic & herbal, nothing can beat this! I'm giving the Thumbs Up to the product!



Monday, June 6, 2011

Bangle Bag from Craftsvilla

I have seen the ads of Craftsvilla on Facebook numerous times & was intrigued to find out what they sell & visited their site & found that the website is completely dedicated to showcasing the true colors of our very own Indian Culture. They believe in introducing us to the world of handcrafted and greencrafted (organic) products & have added colours of future to it to suit all generations. 


 A little about Craftsvilla 
The team at the Craftsvilla had a vision to create a strong Indian global brand in handicraft space which showcases true  colors of Indian culture and are embraced by people of all ages, religion and regions.They are dedicted to providing you with high quality genuine  handcrafted products directly from its base and provide fair wages to the artisans.They design, produce, market and sell our own products apart from selling other premium brands. They use best raw material available, minimize use of chemicals, prefer to use natural dyes and make sure that each product is quality checked multiple times. 
They are also dedicated to support social cause for the upliftment of artisans, craftsmen and craftswomen who have preserved our rich and diverse heritage and are now finding it difficult to sustain it. 




My Experience with Craftsvilla: I got the Tom & Jerry Bag also called the Bangle Bag from Craftsvilla, the price of the bag is Rs.699. It's pink Brocade hand bag with bangle handles, decorative mirrors are attached at either end & and has foam lining. The size of the bangles was small for me, but if you are ordering I guess you could ask them to include a bangle of your size. The bag has enough space to put a phone, compact powder, lipstick, eyepencil, keys & some cash. It looks very good when you pair it up with your Indian wear.Along with the hand bag comes a cotton carry bag to keep your hand bag free from dust & any other external damage. The quality of the cloth used, the mirrors & the zip is excellent.


Here are a  few points for why I like Craftsvilla
1. All the products are handcrafted.
2. Free Shipping on all orders anywhere in India. I'm sure most of us like to shop at websites that offer free shipping.
3. Delivery within 3 working days for domestic orders. They also offer Cash On Deliver Option.
4. Secured online shopping processed through the EBS Bank payment gateway. All MasterCard and Visa credit cards are accepted. International customers can use their International credit cards to make payments for their orders.
5. The pictures used on the website are clear & not misleading. Products look exactly the same as you see on the website. You have the option to zoom in & look at the product before buying.
6. Good customer service. You can mail them your queries & you'll get a prompt reply! If you look at their Facebook page you get see so many comments appreciating their Customer support.
7. The team at Craftsvilla always credits the artisans for the appreciation they get.
8. To make you feel special, they send a pretty hand written note with every order & sometimes send a surprise gift too! :))
9. Has a decent collection of Home Decor,Apparel, Accessories,Paper products, Organic products etc.
10. They offer Rewards & Offers for registered members.


Few things I would suggest 
1. Mentioning the bangle size for the bangle bag collection, because the one I got was a smaller size & since the bangles are made of metal, I had difficulty wearing those bangles.
2. Introducing lots of other colors like blue, teal etc.




Final Verdict: If you are looking out for handcrafted products to use or gift someone with free shipping anywhere in India, you should visit this website. Excellent Customer Service with a wide range to choose from.


CraftsVilla is an Online store, they don't retail at a phsical store. To Order you will need to log on to their website www.craftsvilla.com  or if you have any questions you can write to them on their facebook page.