Makhana Harvesting
Traditional collection of black seeds from Mithila's wetland lake beds.
Seed Popping
Manual roasting and popping of seeds at high temperatures to form white flakes.
Mechanical Sorting
Sizing popped kernels through multi-level mesh graders (3 to 7+ Suta).
Finishing Outlines
Mithila women drawing intricate tribal patterns using wooden nib pens.
Natural Pigments
Applying color dyes extracted from marigolds, turmeric, and charcoal.
Completed Masterpiece
Traditional representation of Mithila wedding motifs on organic cotton.
Moisture Barrier Sealing
Bulk makhana packed inside thick laminated polybags to ensure long shelf life.
Moisture Testing
Strict sampling checks ensuring moisture remains below 7% prior to cargo shipping.
Container Stuffing
Final cargo boxes secured inside freight containers for ocean shipping.