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Water Hyacinth Diary | Handmade Eco-Friendly Journal with Recycled Paper
Turn everyday writing into an act of conscious living with the Water Hyacinth Diary by Scrapshala. This handcrafted eco-friendly journal transforms invasive water hyacinth into a naturally textured hardbound cover, proving that even environmental challenges can become beautiful, functional products.
Water hyacinth is one of the world's fastest-growing aquatic weeds, often choking rivers, lakes, and ponds. Instead of letting harvested biomass go to waste, it is carefully cleaned, dried, compressed into durable sheets, and hand-stitched onto a sturdy diary cover. Paired with 75 recycled handmade paper pages, this plastic-free diary is perfect for journaling, note-taking, sketching, or thoughtful gifting.
Why You'll Love It
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Handcrafted from harvested water hyacinth fibre
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Hardbound cover with a unique natural texture
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75 recycled handmade paper pages
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Lightweight, durable, and travel-friendly
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Plastic-free and thoughtfully designed
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Handmade by skilled artisans in Rajasthan
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Packed in recyclable kraft paper
Meet the Maker
Each diary is handcrafted by Scrapshala's artisan partners in Rajasthan, where traditional handcrafting techniques transform harvested water hyacinth into beautifully finished stationery. From preparing the fibres and stitching the cover to binding the recycled paper, every step is completed by hand. The natural variations in the water hyacinth ensure that every diary is truly one of a kind.
Perfect For
Ideal for daily journaling, office meetings, travel notes, sketching, sustainable corporate gifting, employee welcome kits, festive hampers, wedding favours, and meaningful gifts for writers, students, and professionals.
Product Details
Dimensions: 20 × 15 × 2 cm
Material: Water Hyacinth Fibre Cover with Recycled Handmade Paper
Colour: Natural Reed with Black Canvas Spine
Pages: 75
Contents: 1 Handmade Diary
Environmental & Social Impact
Every Water Hyacinth Diary gives a productive second life to harvested invasive aquatic plants while supporting skilled artisan livelihoods in Rajasthan. By choosing recycled paper and natural fibres over virgin leather and plastic-laminated covers, you help promote circular design and reduce environmental waste.
Care Instructions
Clean gently with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Do not soak or machine wash. If exposed to moisture, allow the diary to air-dry naturally away from direct heat.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping is available across India. International shipping is available on request at scrapshala@gmail.com.
Returns are accepted only if the product is received damaged. Please report any damage within 24 hours of delivery with photographs and an unboxing video.
Country of Origin
India
Customer Support
For consumer queries, international orders, or bulk gifting, email scrapshala@gmail.com.
Manufacturer: ScrapShala, Varanasi
Water Hyacinth Eco-Friendly Diary | Handmade Journal with Recycled Paper | ScrapShala
FAQs
A: The cover is made from harvested water hyacinth that is cleaned, dried, compressed into a firm sheet, cut, and hand-stitched onto the diary frame.
A: No. It is not water-resistant, so soaking is not recommended. Clean gently with a dry or slightly damp cloth.
A: no, it doesn't have any additional closure
A: Yes. Its useful format and strong sustainability story make it suitable for corporate gifts, employee kits, festive hampers, and event giveaways. For bulk or customised orders, contact scrapshala@gmail.com.
A: The price reflects multi-stage material processing, artisan craftsmanship, hand-stitching, recycled inputs, quality checks, and small-batch production rather than mass-produced synthetic construction.
A: Bulk orders can be placed by contacting Scrapshala at scrapshala@gmail.com with your required quantity, branding requirements, and preferred delivery timeline. Bulk pricing depends on the number of diaries ordered, while production and delivery timelines vary based on order quantity, customisation requirements, and the time of year the order is placed. Custom branding is available exclusively for bulk orders.