Tears of Kannauj: Struggle of Traditional Indian Perfumery [Episode 3 of 3]

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[@ronaldosleftshoe]

I cannot believe I'm saying this but I have tears in my eyes. Pride. Brilliant work, Nikhil! These three episodes have been truly ones with a higher purpose. Thank you.

[@alexythimia7]

Amazing video Nikhil, so nice to see the hard workers who make those incredible oils. It is such a shame this may die off due to the young not wanting to carry on this legacy.

[@maheshg212]

wow.. i had tears in my eyes listening to them, such hard work that makes our lives fragrant...thanks for the very beautiful video and talk with them.

[@herakleiaandreadis1808]

Great work Nikhil! 👏 This trilogy was a real journey to us also. I enjoyed most, the people who live and breathe this job. Very moving to see these real life heroes and their deep understanding for the aromatic materials. 🙌 Beautiful people.. Kudos to your friend and leading man of the series Zak, for his star quality and emotional leverage 😊

[@dibrahim08]

Very nice, these men are heroes.

[@KrishnaKumar-vx8lm]

Nikhil, This reminds me of the saying (actually fact) that the finest quality wine is made from the tears of the poor. The work is so difficult, only the most poor will decide to do the work of tending the vines. It's their work (& the tears) crawling under the vines that differentiate a great wine from a good wine.

[@urbanpallete4838]

Krishna Kumar where to buy in small quantity i wanna test it out

[@AbdulNarayanDsoza]

World says Switzerland is the only place where " Scotch Whiskey " is made. Same way India should be only place where " attar " Industry should dominate whole World. Ittar/attar means Indian perfume PERIOD !

[@navinpandey3855]

Was a very genuine and beautiful journey eathing this video may god bless the the owner and the workers who still thrive for authenticity

[@umarkhatri7647]

Wallah Love this series thank you for bringing this realty to us as most of has not seen what is behind.

[@born-victor]

Sab kuch to theek hai. But maybe you should be asking owners the right questions- why do they not raise their wages? Or provide them viable social security? All that backbreaking work for per capita wage of 5000-6000 INR per month is sheer exploitation! There is no reason or incentive for the next generation to follow the footsteps of their parents and grandparents. Sirf ek din ke appreciation se kisi ka pet nahi bharta! Also, I bumped into your channel today and watched several videos. Maybe you should let others do the talking and be a patient listener while they share their lifetimes' experiences. They anyday know more about the work they do than you do.

[@saurabhaditya7364]

13:04 when Zakir bhai says: 5000 year old culture and Nikhil bhai smiles. Hehe we Indians always get swayed with emotions.

[@hasanc786]

Salut to all those hard workers behind the scenes. Hats off to you sir! Much respect.

[@gunmetal2445]

I would love to visit a place like this one day. It must smell heavenly.

[@santonugoswami]

This was touching, I just watched this video. But surprising enough noone talked about improving the working condition of these workers. If the workers do not get paid enough, why would they want their kids to suffer like they did? The pride in their work in not enough to have them make the decision to bring their children into the profession. This is a sad story for most of the crafts. This is worse as the end product is sold at a premium..

[@suhailtalikoti]

Thank You so much for this lovely video. Thank You so much for opening the doors to the world of perfume, perfume making especially in India.

[@jog3ee]

Again a brilliant effort as usual. People have forgotten their roots and culture. Unfortunately they've lost their taste of such beautiful fragrances as well. Only a handful still realize what gems lie in our past, and people like you who encourage traditional perfumery's revival, and those who are still associated with this business, deserve a lot of appreciation.

[@saurabhjohn]

Hi sir. This ittar mitti is not available in delhi. I tried almost everywhere but not found even online concentrated products are there but not original. They are of bad reviews. We common ppl cannot go to kannauj for that thing. Please show us a way to buy it

[@sultangabol6365]

I love inda

[@ashu9235]

Nikhil bhai, special thanks for bringing the karigars on screen 👍

[@demilizza556]

This really brings to light a consciousness of worldly treasures and the value of materials - society is gearing toward consumption based on shallow interest rather than humble value . when we become more materialistic in the sense of valuing earthly materials and focusing more on the quality of said materials rather the the quantity - we will become inherently more sustainable and elevated beings.

[@abdullahmehtabbaig1904]

ap ki mainaat or jazbay KO salam

[@nolinchitnis]

I have seen the 3 episodes of this series on visit to Kannauj. I am all for supporting local manufacturing but I find we are held back because there is resistance to change and innovation. When I see these people sweating it out in these dirty dinghy setups, it makes me wonder why their lives cannot be made easier by having nice climate controlled environment where they woudnt have to sweat. And also why not introduce some scientific equipment like gauges, temperature sensors etc to control temperature and pressure so that batches are more uniform. No I cannot buy attar looking at this. Globally there is a hue and cry on batch variations in Creed Aventus. Probably here we just don't care because no one bothered to check batch variations.

[@devyanshsharma0369]

Sir have you tried noor jahan attar.. Heard abt it quite a many times... Plz give some suggestions..

[@mohitarora5981]

Nikhil- Bro I would certainly like to appreciate your efforts in promoting the heritage of India. Where some people are trying to sell "Dates and Office" perfumes everywhere on Youatube, which is totally crap and rubbish fragrances, good to find someone sharing the real talent of India. Keep on inspiring buddy!!

[@tenetsator9481]

Where can I buy their stuff??

[@chuttiboy9892]

I'm come from south India... I want to buy this brand fragrance.. Please let me tell u.. How did I buy this product.

[@VipsCollection]

बहुत ही सराहनीय प्रयास भारतीय अत्तर उद्योग commercialise नही कर पाई कोई भी सरकार

[@JoeMcColskey]

After watching this beautiful video, I decided to do something I very rarely do and that is to write a comment. And I find that I am not the only one who found tears coming to their eyes. Thank you for the lovely sharing of yet again another well crafted video. So much beauty in the world overlooked for the flash and gimmick. In my youth I had the good fortune to travel to India and was completely overwhelmed by the smells -- both the heavenly and the less so. If ever I have the opportunity to return I know where I will set my compass. I have wasted more time on KZbin videos than I care to admit, but watching your videos are hardly a waste of time. I feel as if I am spending unpolluted time getting to know my own heart. Thank you! And please return to make more if you can -- your work is missed!

[@pera06]

Mr. Assam Oud attar artisan is clearly making enough money from these producers to be able to afford Raybans, expensive watches, fine linen and, clearly, a lot of food. Perhaps sharig such wealth more fairly with those who enable you to look so rich would lessen the burden on them.

[@abhisheksrivastava9419]

All 3 are Gems for attar industry knowledge...😊

[@ritakhanna8491]

Please motivate young children to acquire this knowledge this should not be lost.

[@mangal5118]

आप के सभी वीडियो देखें है। oud पर बहोत अच्छा नॉलेज आपने दिया। एक सिरिज चन्दन पर भी बनाओ डिटेल्ड

[@shailesh9b]

I want to buy ml ramnarain attars but can't find them at Snapdeal,flipkart and I guess at Amazon too..

[@robbhall4701]

I really love what you do I never knew it took all of that to make the oils and because of you now I know thank you for all of your hard work and dedication

[@paragbhansali6338]

Sir this video definitely makes us think and feel sorry for stepmotherly attitude done by us all towards these fantastic artisans.it is necessary for us Indians to realise the importance of respecting and supporting our tradition of attar making and its unsung heroes.i thank you wholeheartedly for bringing about this awareness in all of us.thanks again🙏🙂

[@umarkhatri7647]

Please suggest as my friend is in Lucknow and ask him to bring some attar for me??

[@hamsa0123]

Very sad long years of workers condition not improved bc only owners making big amount of money.

[@dhanushachintya1453]

Nikhil bhaiya Humko training chahie training milega kya training

[@abdullahroman4405]

Amazing video... just Amazing ... World should know the hardwork of those people.. and thanks to you brother to represent them to the world..

[@Dizzeeyout]

I love this, however I hope those men get very generous workplace pensions.

[@afnanahmedkarim5728]

Mm..taking us with the nice poetry..

[@HanselHessUnfiltered]

Algorithm push this and here goes 2021

[@AttarWorldSonarBangla]

Dislike kaun log kar rahe hai?? Insaan hai na??

[@farukhhasan11]

You guys are awesome and we hope your labor gets enough money to meet their needs. They look very poor.

[@TheSaurav24]

Sir aap 1 bat Mysore Bangalore bhi Jake aaiye vaha bhi kafi badi market hai

[@maflevainternationalltd4845]

The heat cannot let the guys get fat.....This is amazing I need to visit this area

[@saadhasan6612]

Perfumers ka contact number bhi to bataie apni videos Mai.

[@irina_]

Beautiful journey on the traces of the simple things and their uniqueness. Sensitive approach to the skillful and so humble hard workers. And most of all, a lesson about life and dedication. Thank you for sharing, Nikhil.

[@potugadu007]

Wow - speechless. What an art! Will visit Kannauj one day 👍

[@santoshmishra6575]

Everything is great, You need to work on your audio a bit :)

[@mohammedchhawniwala23]

can you tell me a name of this oil which is used in bhapka...?

[@utkarshsingh7637]

Loved the Kannauj through your eyes. Also, your narrations were mesmerizing!

[@jigggro]

Do these men have eye problems ?The workers ?

[@amitgajjar4146]

Fantastic Lekin ye jo mfg he unke yaha se ham perfume retail me kharid sakte he ki nahi vo nahi bataya

[@naamnhihai794]

I felt like I’m there in Kannauj while watching this immersive video Never want this journey to stop 😘

[@kdh1983]

Why don't you apply for patent or geo tagging

[@syedhashmi3419]

Mashallaha sir vood good video thanks

[@ahmadalikhan7089]

Legends of Aroma .... Hats off

[@amitanaudiophile]

Fully appreciated your all efforts, thanks a lot and keep it up.

[@IndustroDE]

Respect to those fine men working under such hard conditions every day.

[@emtz6593]

Thankyou and thankyou..for knowledge..👌👌👌

[@badshahkhan3805]

Super video brother thanks

[@aadityasonwane7067]

Bhot English mai bak bak kar rahe hai ye log

[@mdtariqueanwar5556]

Proud of you. Jashan e Kannauj Mubarak🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@tseries6697]

jitna purana angrejo ka ithaas nhi hai us se puraani to distiliry hai kanoj mai

[@muhammadfaizan3404]

Bhai 200 saal nahin 2000 se attar ka distillation hai kannauj mein

[@boeing747200lr]

Good series Nikhil bhai

[@rahimafridi8769]

ماشاءاللہ

[@parthaghosh1077]

Very nice ... Thanks

[@prashantjagtap358]

नमस्ते सर मुझे ईतर बहोत पसदं हे मुझे आपका नंबर मिलेगा या कन्नोज मे ईतर ईतर बनाने वाले किसीका नबर मिल सकता हे!

[@prashantjagtap358]

मेरा नंबर 9822446070

[@k3bab_warr10r8]

Wah bhai .. in logon ke samne to AAP bhi rookie lag rahe ho :) Great video as always ...

[@shakibtuglak786]

India is always best

[@supermovies1647]

Online shopping sir

[@RCrowe]

I need holidays with friends like this!

[@asifjaman7291]

Kamal ki video Nikhil Bhai, thank u so much for ur effort, n thanks to those workers Jo itni mehnat aur shiddat se attar banate hai

[@aliyaexotic9234]

wow salute them

[@daniyawaheed3808]

Good job

[@samadkhalfe2816]

Awesome

[@nathantompson4656]

They look overworked and underpaid. There's nothing beautiful about it to be honest. The fragrances are beautiful but the process is painstaking and exhausting. No one would work in these conditions unless they felt they had to.

[@vivekprasad3831]

They should sell it in amazon to get to all indians, if they are in amazon please refer their product name. Thanks😇😇

[@seriesmarathonts7282]

This is soo good. I really loved the traditional techniques. These small perfumeries must be featured in travel channels and other tourism.. Also should me made as a tourist cultural visit. This way people will get publicity, fame and knowledge. We Indians underestimate ourselves. We have made everything possible in India that the western world doesn't know. I pitty for those who buy synthetic perfumes costing easily 200 eur. I would suggest these must be bottled and advertised just like the French brands who know how to market!

[@23kreamy]

What is your opinion on the oil perfumes that are sold in the U.S. For example egyptian musk?

[@sinivasannarayanasamy4059]

Very delighted to watch the video of how the oldest methods used in perfume and essential oils are made down from generation and since thanks to first the family that has kept going all this years with the loyal work force not forgetting the video crew who have devoted to to bring this trade to the world to witness and only those who knows and appreciate the perfumes creation by love and keep going my sincere heart feeling Love you all thank ❤ 🙏

[@ankitsep]

Well done brother... Great documentary.... Should fwd it to nat geo or BBC.

[@ahditah8102]

Love the simplicity 😍 amazing Indian culture and people

[@ritakhanna8491]

My God!!!What a knowledge ..Seeing this I am only going to buy only ittars.

[@ikramulhoque2014]

How are you bhai. Do visit our outlet in Delhi Ajmal. Eager to meet you. Now a days many people tk ur name

[@suhanishrivastava9734]

These artists should get paid more and recognized more...absolute gems !

[@mirali2628]

If we want to keep this tradition go on we need to do something .... we can spread their msg there experience and what they want from youth to continues this tradition.... can do road side shows and events in school n colleges ... definitely it works

[@judysmith8976]

Beautiful artisans! I hope their hard work will yield a greater reward as more people learn about and appreciate them. Made my first order, waiting for it to ship to the US now.

[@supratikkundu6841]

Super stuff!!! A definite visit for me when next in India. Thanks for unraveling our traditional art form.On a different note, Nikhil, what is your opinion on Ensar Oud’s Oud Resin? Thanks & Regards

[@yasinkhatri8542]

Great..effort Nikhil bhai. You are helping INDIA explore it's lost jems of perfumery..!!! Grand Salute for such a valiant effort..Bravo..!!!

[@EVILAKUMA]

Nikhil bro have you read the book Shantaram ? It was a mind blowing book ive read years ago. This place reminds me of some of the parts. Anyway, outstanding indeed on how original they are and the devotion they have working in this industry for years and years....wow.

[@shailesh9b]

Very nice video..but I can't the first two parts of it ...

[@gauravrekhi]

So proud of you chief! Well done 👏

[@fitnessphatakse8030]

भाई मैं कन्नौज से ई बिलॉन्ग करता हूं

[@gabrielgarcia7561]

Hello there It seems that still on our age there is a lot of potential in perfume making, by nothing else like, pure blood sweat and tears, great review Thanks Nikhil and friends ✍️⛲🎨💯🇺🇸

[@navinpandey3855]

Krishna kumar u hav already written my thoughts yhanks brother

[@KWMonty]

I thoroughly enjoyed the three videos in this series and I hope that you do more like them in the future. I contacted the companies featured in these videos to get information on whether they ship internationally to individuals and if they did, to supply me with pricing. S. Md. Ayub Md. Yaqub do ship internationally to individuals, but M. L. Ramnarain do not at this time, though they may do so in the future.

[@kkibler1]

Keith Montgomery they do ship to the U.S. as I am in contact with them now

[@mirzaahmed8652]

Thanks please for your hard work we appreciate

[@guljee11]

Yes these are the great perfumers. They are love deserving