Ethical & Fair
Direct engagement with growers and aggregators; clear weights, timelines, and prompt payments.
Sourcing & Sustainability
From Sojat’s henna fields to carefully selected indigo and Ayurvedic herbs, we source with respect for land, growers, and future seasons—built around transparency, quality, and fair practices.
Sojat · Rajasthan
Farmer Partnerships
Traceable Lots
Eco-Aware Packaging
Waste Reduction
Seasonal & Selective
Harvests aligned with peak-season quality; visual grading, moisture awareness, and clean storage.
Traceable by Lot
Lot codes from intake to finished goods with retention samples and batch documentation.
Our Sourcing Scope
- Henna Leaves (Lawsonia inermis) – Sojat & neighboring regions, graded for color and aroma.
- Indigo Leaves (Indigofera tinctoria) – selected growers; heat-aware handling for dye precursors.
- Ayurvedic Herbs – e.g., Sidr, Amla, Shikakai, Cassia; pre-cleaned and screened before processing.
Sojat Heritage
Selective Intake
Clean Pre-Processing
FIFO & Lot Labels
Supplier Code (Essentials)
- Legal compliance, no child/forced labor, safe working conditions.
- Respect for local biodiversity and responsible pesticide use.
- Honest weights & measures; transparent paperwork and timelines.
- Openness to audits and collaborative quality improvements.
Indicative Harvest & Intake Calendar
| Botanical | Typical Peak Window | Key QC Focus at Intake | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henna (Sojat) | Seasonal peaks (varies by rain/heat) | Leaf freshness, color potential, minimal stems/foreign matter | Gentle drying; preserve aroma; batch-wise grading |
| Indigo | Regional, post-monsoon windows | Leaf integrity, contamination screening, storage cool/dry | Dedicated handling to avoid cross-mixing with henna |
| Sidr / Amla / Shikakai / Cassia | Crop-dependent | Pre-cleaning screens, magnet pass, moisture awareness | Staged sieving targets defined later at processing |
Exact months vary year-to-year; we adapt plans to rainfall and field conditions.
Environmental Practices
- Soil & Biodiversity: Encourage crop-appropriate pruning and residue management.
- Water Awareness: Prefer shade-drying / low-heat strategies; avoid unnecessary washdowns.
- Energy: Optimize milling schedules and maintenance to reduce waste heat.
- Waste Reduction: Segregate organic matter; recycle cartons; minimize single-use plastics.
- Packaging: Offer recyclable pouches, paper-based labels, and bulk PP bags with clear declarations.
Community & Fair Engagement
- Transparent pricing and faster payment cycles for smallholders.
- Training on sorting, moisture control, and clean storage.
- Support for local hygiene and safety practices around harvest seasons.
Farmer Workshops
Clean Handling
Local Opportunities
Traceability
- Lot IDs created at intake and carried through milling, sieving, and packing.
- Each batch includes a labeled retention sample (date, lot, operator).
- FIFO movement and location logs for raw and finished goods.
Documentation & Compliance
- Supplier records, intake notes, and batch records maintained.
- Labels and declarations aligned to destination regulations.
- See Certifications & Compliance for ISO 9001, HACCP, GMP, cGMP, FSSAI and more.
Responsible Materials Checklist
| Check | Henna | Indigo | Herbal Powders | Evidence / Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal & Ethical sourcing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Supplier code acceptance, ID records |
| Quality at intake | Leaf grade, aroma | Leaf integrity | Clean herbs | Intake log, photos if needed |
| Residue awareness | Selective fields | Selective fields | Selective fields | Supplier declaration / test (where applicable) |
| Moisture & storage | Cool/dry | Cool/dry | Cool/dry | Storage map & checks |
| Traceability & retention | Lot ID + sample | Lot ID + sample | Lot ID + sample | Batch file with labels |
FAQs – Henna
- Do you mix dyes? No. Henna products are kept plant-based; blends are transparently labeled.
- How do you keep aroma? Low-heat processes and moisture-safe storage.
FAQs – Hair Color
- Ratios? Henna–Indigo ratios are agreed with buyers; we keep blend records.
- Labels? Usage and cautions per destination norms are verified.
FAQs – Herbs
- Which herbs? Sidr, Amla, Shikakai, Cassia and others on request.
- Mesh options? Defined per product and application (mask, cleanser, blend).