Watch | How is the famous attar of Kannauj made? October 24, 2023 10:02 am | Updated 10:40 am ISTIndia is the world’s largest exporter of attar, or perfume oil. It takes more than 1000 kg of rose petals to make just 6-8ml of Attar. With no electricity and heavy machinery, perfumers in Kannauj in Uttar Pradesh have been making attar using the century-old Deg and Bhapka method. Read the full story: In Kannauj, hope in a bottleReporting: Soma BasuVideo, photos and production: Richard Kujur

Source: The Hindu October 24, 2023 15:10 UTC