KANNUAJ FAMOUS ATTAR...
MITTI ATTAR PROCESS
Kannauj, the perfume capital of India, is world-famous for producing theMitti Attar— an ancient, natural fragrance that captures theearthy aroma of the first rain on dry soil. Here's a detailed explanation of the traditional process used in Kannauj to make this beautiful attar
Collection of Soil (मिट्टी)
The process begins with collecting from dried river beds or near agricultural lands of Kannauj.baked in a kiln to intensify its earthy smell
Hydro-distillation Setup (Deg & Bhapka System)
Traditional“Deg-Bhapka” methodis used – a centuries-old Indian distillation technique.Deg(copper still) contains water and the baked mitti.Bhapka(receiver) is a container filled withbase oil, typicallysandalwood oil
Distillation Process (भाप आसवन प्रक्रिया)
The Deg is heated over a fire made from wood or cow dung.Steam carries the volatile compounds (the smell of mitti) through a bamboo pipe to the Bhapka.The aroma is gradually absorbed by the sandalwood oil.⏱ Duration: The process takes 8–10 hours per batch, and continues for several days for full saturation.
Cooling & Condensation
The Bhapka is kept in a cooling water tank so the vapors can condense into the oil.No chemicals or alcohols are used — it’s100% natural.
Maturation
The infused sandalwood oil is then , which enhances the depth and longevity of the attar.
Bottling & Storage
Finally, the Mitti Attar is filtered, poured intoglass or leather bottles, and stored incool, dark placesto preserve the aroma.
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Why GI Tag Was Granted
The GI tag was awarded due to:
- Traditional process used for centuries (like Deg & Bhapka distillation)
- Use of natural ingredients (flowers, herbs, sandalwood, mitti)
- Cultural and historical significance (Kannauj has been making attars for over 400 years)
- Skill passed through generations of artisans and perfumers (locally called “attar makers”)