We had one Sandalwood tree in our garden. My grandfather planted it. It had a unique aroma, you can smell it from afar. We were out for a day and someone stole it.
Some households in Karnataka will have a sandalwood block that has been handed down from generation to generation. We have one that is over 50 years old and it still smells nice !
Yes, true. We have one at home, too. I'm not from India, but my grandparents from South India. My grandmother used it for medicinal purpose, she usually use the block to make a little paste with rose water and rub it on my forehead when I've fever/headache when I was little and it cures😊. I am a Hindu, maybe it is a Hindu thing as well, I'm not sure. Enlighten me. Greetings from UK😀
From Telangana Seen in my home from last 35 years given to my mom by my grand parents. Used during festival times for making bottu (Gandham) for gods. If used only for festivals looks like the block will last for another 100 years
@@ashishIMpro the amount of work they put in and the wages they're paid definitely suggest otherwise....the Japanese animation industry runs on the passion for the craft
@@almostcertainlynotapotato6528 source : trust me bro XD , they are under paid around 100 - 150 $ a month 10000 - 14000 RS a month . Government jobs are under paid that's why some of them are corrupt
0:00 Intro 0:44 Background info, origin, history 1:09 How sandalwood is harvested, processed and sold 4:58 Price 5:39 Market expectations and demand & supply, Australian competition 6:56 Age of trees and environment regulations
@@deus_ex_machina_ cmon dude... its not a 2 hour live DJ set where you have a set list. this is barely a 10 minute video made by creative individuals who are inspired and producing some great content. if you need to skip through a highly informative video to go to certain part of it without knowing its origin and history... i'm not sure what to say man, thank me later
@@psyde I'm not sure how that is relevant to my comment. I didn't _ask_ for timestamps, I'm merely appreciating that someone created and shared them here. Is it necessary? No, but OP decided to share it and I decided to thank them, I'm not sure why this chafes your undies. Thank you.
Thanks for thr time line. When I pressed the time stamp to see the price. The guy who is selling that saying that " common people like you and me can't afford"😂😂
You guys didn't mention the main reason why government doesn't allow everyone to grow sandalwood, it is because growing sandalwood is very water intensive.
Another thing that makes it's cultivation hard is , this plant can't grow alone , because it is a parasitic plant , it needs 1 to 2 other trees ( mostly malabar neem ), so you can't plant sandalwood in inter croping , you have to plant it as a main plant , and this is a water intensive crop , and any water or nutrient shortages in initial stages will severely effect the final product
We used 3 stages of host plants in australia, one of them sespania (dont know spelling) pruning them was the most aweful job ive had in my life, the dust is extremely itchy, i would leave work with blisters all over my body 🤣
@@2g4u7y they can't grow on their own, I don't know what vital nutrient they don't make but they need a minimum of 1 preferably 2 trees to leach off of to survive, which should also help explain the price you have to keep 3 trees alive just to harvest 1 in a country with near perpetual drouts, hence why the government so tightly controls Sandalwood growth. The Sandalwood's roots burrow into its host tree's roots to steal the nutrients it can't make on its own
@@ConstantChaos1 I don't think the restrictions are due to water concerns. There were Sandal bandits up until very recently. I think the restrictions existed to protect the people not the water. Think of it like opium plantations, regardless of how much water it needs or anything why is it restricted? It's a different reason but the common theme between the 2 is to protect the well-being and safety of people.
Famous Mysore Sandal soap brand completed 100 years in 2016. In 1916, the war blocked the export of sandalwood from Mysore to major Western countries. The Maharaja of Mysore, Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, chanced upon unused sandalwood reserves and ordered the extraction of oil from the aromatic wood. Two years later, after the king received a rare set of sandalwood soap from a foreigner, he asked Dewan Sir M. Visvesvaraya, to map out a plan of action to begin the production of such soaps in Mysore. The government installed the first soap factory at K.R. Circle in the capital city. After a few successful experiments, the soap was introduced in the market for the first time in 1918.
Mysore Sandalwood soap is an Iconic soap which if you bathe in will attract a lot of attention due to its long lasting fragrance. Also, sandalwood incense sticks are common in Indian households.
I see a lot of people talking about factory and labs but the entire forest smells so good and the entire route which passes through the forest smells awesome
Going to school for massage therapy, I just learned about aromatherapy. I never used essential oil but after learning about them I find it fascinating! I can't believe it take a lot of rose petals or the heart of the sandlewood tree to extract oil from these plants. I love that they don't waste any of the sandlewood tree & make insense out of them!
We have 7 root blocks of sandalwood in our home. We grind it on a stone and apply it as tilakam every Saturday, the fragrance lingers even after washing the face, that's how potent it is.
1)If we don't take proper care of our beautiful 'gifts of nature' like our sandalwood...peacock...cow breeds tigers lions elephants etc. they will perish here...and flourish in foreign lands....have u evr noticed how japanese grow and sell their expensive fruits mangoes etc.? It is sad
2) we don't market our products well!!! And try to imitate the west..😫it sucks!!!4)We are 1.3B we can be soo powerful and rich ....but it's not so....😔
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Sandalwood ( or as we call 'Chandan" in Sanskrit) is VERY VERY important in Hinduism. Described in The Vedas written by sages 4000 years ago, used to make medicines and perfumes and even shampoo (originated in India). the sandal is very holy to Hindus and Buddhists and is directly associated and offered to gods and considered a godly tree. The sandal is also an antiseptic tree and can effectively heal cuts and wounds if used properly as described in the Vedas, it can also be used as a skin lotion (totally natural and safe), It effectively reduces anxiety, and sandal oil is applied on the head proves to put you to sleep at ease and you will feel extremely refreshed. It's EXTREMELY fragrant (I cannot even describe it....it smells magical). But sandal oil is Rs 100000 per litre (which is VERY expensive, considering how cheap things are in India).
So happy to see something that has been a part of our life.. I've used Mysore Sandal soap and always wondered if ever it would come up on this channel, lo and behold..
1)If we don't take proper care of our beautiful 'gifts of nature' like our peacock...cow breeds tigers lions elephants etc. they will perish here...and flourish in foreign lands....have u evr noticed how japanese grow and sell their expensive fruits mangoes etc.?2)Their wagyu beef(not promoting beef but the care they take) and other things... noticed how well does Italy market its marble floors...? Even though we also have various marbles like much durable makrana ...3) France is also well marketing its perfumes and other luxurious goods...but what about us..? I know India is also famous for its fabrics and other detailed goods...but we could do so much better if we market it well...4)We are 1.3B we can be soo powerful and rich ....but it's not so🙁 agar hum aise hi apne mu miya mitthu bante rahe aur apni hi tareefo se khush hote rahe to jahan khade hain wahin pade rhenge....duniya aage nikal jaegi...aur hum bas tareefoo par hi itarate rhenge.5) we don't market our products well!!! And try to imitate the west....humari gulami wali soch abb tak gayi nahi hai shayd ...
I've mostly encountered sandalwood at Hindu temples in a paste format. You rub a little on your neck and it helps keep you cool. Had no idea it was so laborious.
exactly these days getting sandalwood is next to impossible in Karnataka itself , 300 years ago when my ancestors built their house in thumkur , Karnataka , it was so easily available and almost every wood used in building the house was sandalwood still a part of the house stands today and every time i go there the smell is so mesmerizing even today unfortunately my uncle the present owner of the house demolished 80 % of our ancestral home to build a " modern " house for himself and sold all the sandalwood in black Edit : for those asking , yes my grandparents pleaded him to not destroy the house ( remember he had just recieved the full ownership of the house from our grandparents ) no one had thought he would destroy it the same month he recieved it but he thought that the house was very old and he needed a modren home to live with his new wife The house was very spacious cause back in the days 60 to 70 people lived under the same roof at any given day but unfortunately he destroyed it !! Now my grandparents are living their last days in the remaining 20% of the destroyed house !!
Oh god guys like your uncle *suck* They have no respect for Heritage or culture, The idea of a large traditional house where even the doors are made of sandalwood... Being demolished... F*** I think I'm crying now
@@btsarmyforever3816 I agree! Entitled rich assholes Like him are the ones that ruin both the country and the state unfortunately the latter has way too many of them
@@rexluminus9867 It was sold on the black market, first off, and who knows what sort of insane crap the goons who bought from him would engage in and use that money for, second, he said it was an old traditional house, have you seen such houses? Not even the big ones, I'm talking about even the ones that the middle class people lived in, they are beautiful, they are works of art, their doors and windows are so beautifully made that they can be used to promote tourism if we wanted. And finally, he took a rare resource, One that India is running out of, and had it sold off to God knows where, it's not about waste Andthama, It's about all these things
This is by FAR the best overview I've found about the sandalwood oil harvesting and process, this for a book I'm writing about 12 species of trees from around the world. I've only been working from textual sources, and wow, a picture is worth way more than a thousand words. Thanks!!!!
Fun Fact 1: Many varieties of Sandalwood can not be grown by humans they are usually grown because of bird poop, and that's why in Karnataka there are strict laws for bird hunting, and max jail time for 19 years. Fun Fact 2: They can only be grown in South India Fun Fact 3: Every single Sandalwood must be registered to the government, and they have the exact count of Sandal Wood. Fun Fact 4: Cutting Sandalwood without the Government knowing lands you jail for many years
I can imagine that maybe one reason we don’t have a lot of sandalwood right now is because we only have the supply of what was planted about 20 years ago and sandalwood is extremely more popular than it was 20 years ago in the western world.
It's to do with the greedy Government who wants monopoly of making profit from sandalwood. But then again, making it a crime to harvest sandalwood -- would also discourage people from planting sandalwood trees. Why plant something that would bite you back later on top of wasting your space? Sometimes, people even secretly get rid of sandalwood plants to avoid the risk of an accidental 'crime' later.
Crazy. I remember buying sandalwood oil to cover the smell when I started my "experimentation" phase in high school circa 1996. A 10ml bottle of oil extract was only around 10 bucks back then. I had no idea it has continued to increase in popularity as it was considered mostly a "hippy" or stoner thing back then where I'm from.
Some years back I got an opportunity to pay official visit of the same mysore sandal oil factory , the official took a cotton piece dipped in freshly distilled sandal wood oil extract and rubbed on my my wrist , i was amased the scent was lasting more than a week even after bathing ... its really awesome experience
Karnataka state is famous for sandalwood. Sometime people refer the state as 'Gandhada gudi' which means 'The temple of sandalwood'. The KFI(Kannada film industry)got it's nickname 'Sandalwood' is because of this reason.
5:10 The average monthly salary in India is around ₹16,000 so a 5g bottle would be almost a fifth of their monthly income. But in some places in the US or Canada the monthly wage is upwards of $5,000 per month, so $40 really isnt toooo much. I just wanted to put some data behind that statement to show that the product is obviously more expensive for the people producing it than buying it
$40 for 5 grams is expensive doesn’t matter where you live or how much you earn, you might have 40$ to spare that doesn’t make it less expensive, affordability is not a measurement of that,a billionaire can buy hundreds of Louis Vuitton bags without making a massive dent on his wallet but that doesn’t make LV bags cheap.
@@dotsanddash8083 I disagree with you. If the majority population of a certain locality or country can afford to buy something then it does become cheap in their perspective as a society. Why? cuz other things are more expensive to them and only the top 10 or 1% might have those things and the rest 90% population looks at those things and calls those the expensive ones. It is quite common sense and that's how economics works, if you studied it academically. The real value of things comes from its rarity, both in terms of availability/production and how many people own/want it. The actual numerical value/price doesn't matter if masses can afford it and hence it is cheap. LV bags aren't cheap just to you, but what if everyone around you thought it was cheap. They are your bosses, your neighbors, your classmates, your babysitter. They employ you and you employ some... If the general population around you finds it cheap with what they earn then you must be earning so much that you find it just as cheap as well. It does matter where you live and what the "norms" are. And hence now LV bags are cheap for you as well, paradox! Salt was cheap in India, was it in Rome? Indians don't value salt cuz it is abundantly available hence is cheap, but for landlocked high altitude northern areas it is super rare and hence expensive.
@@Swanicorn your entire argument is flawed, majority of the people own gold, does that make gold cheap? No. If something is in abundance that doesn't make it cheap, it might be perceived to be a comman commodity but certainly not cheap, there are thousands of Lamborghinis in Beverly hills, you living in Beverly hills might find it a comman sight but doesn't devalue the Lamborghini. 40 dollars for 5 grams is expensive, 5 grams is nothing, but it costs 40 dollars. A 100ml bottle of Gucci cologne is 330$ that's one of their higher end perfumes, a ml is $3.3 this sandalwood oil comes out to be $8. You gotta look at the value in its context. And also if everyone tried to buy it, the price would go up proportionally so it wouldn't be cheap at any point in time
@@dotsanddash8083 I read both of your responses 3 times to get insight at how/what you think. I will be extremely kind and informative with my response cuz I feel confident that you've never properly studied economics academically or are just a contrarian. It's ok and I will try to explain kindly. Schools do a bad job, not your fault :) *Basic Concept:* Increased scale/ *mass production* always decreases the price. Be it Internet, mobile phones, Flat screen TVs, LCD, medicines, vaccines, specialty surgeries, robots... Pretty much everything. (Yep Sandalwood too) _"How many ppl have xyz and how many ppl want xyz..."_ Remember I said that in my previous reply? If you have some gold and now you don't want to obtain more of it then yes, in such a hypothetical scenario the price of gold will go down... That's how economics works. _I literally pacified this gold example before you even had to come up with it_ Gold is something that people will always want more of, hence the 2 parts of my previous response/quoted was to take care of such items. In contrast there are a lot of items including sandalwood that you won't want more of until you consume what you still have in stock/personal possession. As kindly as I can I want to point out that there is a limitation in how you are thinking about the subject. While giving all these examples of Gucci and Lamborghini, you are picking things that are expensive in general and especially for *YOU* . So even if a 1000 people owned Lambo nothing really changes for you and hence obviously it is still expensive for you. The problem is exactly that!! You aren't trying to imagine yourself as a resident of Beverly Hills! Now since you earn enough to afford one and just for status-quo you can't settle for anything less, you will have to get a Lambo or something even more exotic and unique, maybe one of a kind. The problem in your thought process is that you fail to look at the problem from both POVs. You are only looking at it from the outside, why not imagine how it looks from the inside? Ok, so now in contrast to what you've been doing so far, how about you imagine things that are _hopefully_ cheap for you. Like say a meal at McD, or a bottle of water, Coke handwash, mouthwash, shower gel, access to 12+ Hour electricity... Are these things cheap for you? What if I told you there exist people who think those are *LUXURY* ? Why could it be so, things that are cheap for you are expensive for others? Hmm?? "Affordability is relative to one's income and socio-economic status", I will leave you to ponder upon that. And that is why the OP's logic about average wage of a society does matter! Cuz by doing that, you can tell whether you are a resident of Beverly Hills or not, which then tells us whether Fuji water bottles are expensive for you or not. It tells us whether you have access to income opportunities that are high enough to afford said item or not...
I remember visiting this factory since I am from bangalore. While studing business management we were taken for business tour. This is the reason why mysore kingdom got its revenue by doing international trade. Also true for hyderabad kingdom due to its previous stone mines.
The British Colonial Regime made a Law in India that if you have a Sandalwood tree in your own Backyard 70% of it Belongs to British Govt. And if you cut and sell it then you'll be Jailed. Now the Colonial Looters are gone but their Laws still persist. Because of this large farms of Sandalwood disappeared as brits looted them during their 150 yrs of Rule.
@@orionfernandes4587 I wonder why my hard earned well grown tree in backyard of my house has anything to do with Govt !! I already paid my taxes in time and that's enough . Second why we need to copy British India!! Is British India is better or top class or out of the world that we need to learn from them !! Loot and slavery specially and Britishers still can't get over hangout of ruling India!!
@@abhaybgh Why not? British was far more cleaner and were able to build buildings faster then the normal Indian government. Slavery was abolished in india by the British. The Indian government is really trying hard with their anti colonial propaganda.
@@abhaybgh Why do most Indians call government ‘govt’? Being Indian I never really understood why it is so hard to type 6 more letters. Looking at our government’s inability to run the country properly I assume taxes aren’t always enough. British India and modern India are vastly different places.
@@orionfernandes4587 that does nothing to answer the question or justify the law. attacking someone's use of an acronym is probably the lowest thing I have seen someone do.
can confirm, sandalwood products are EVERYWHERE in Australia and really cheap, musn’t be of the same quality, but there is an abundance of the stuff all over
But its sad that India is not caring enough for its unique gifts like indian peacock sandalwood etc.. its culture yoga pranayama ayurved etc What do you think?
1)If we don't take proper care of our beautiful 'gifts of nature' like our peacock...cow breeds tigers lions elephants etc. they will perish here...and flourish in foreign lands....have u evr noticed how japanese grow and sell their expensive fruits mangoes etc.?2)Their wagyu beef(not promoting beef but the care they take) and other things... noticed how well does Italy market its marble floors...? Even though we also have various marbles like much durable makrana ...3) France is also well marketing its perfumes and other luxurious goods...but what about us..? I know India is also famous for its fabrics and other detailed goods...but we could do so much better if we market it well...4)We are 1.3B we can be soo powerful and rich ....but it's not so🙁 agar hum aise hi apne mu miya mitthu bante rahe aur apni hi tareefo se khush hote rahe to jahan khade hain wahin pade rhenge....duniya aage nikal jaegi...aur hum bas tareefoo par hi itarate rhenge.5) we don't market our products well!!! And try to imitate the west....humari gulami wali soch abb tak gayi nahi hai shayd ...
My summary of what drives the price based on this documentary: Supply deficit caused by immense scarcity due to optimal age of tree being 20 years to fully mature, costs involved like labor/water to nurture/protect it and production of goods. Lots of demand due to culture and it being the foundation to most expensive cosmetics and various utilities as well. All that intensive work to produce the general portions that’ll extract an conservative total of 130 grams of oil.
In Japan, a variety of sandalwood called red sandalwood, is used to make the necks for very high end shamisen. Unlike white sandalwood, red sandalwood isn't fragrant but it has a very deep and rich red color. And because the wood is extremely hard it causes sound to resonate quite well
The red sandalwood trees are mostly grown in the Eastern Ghats around Tirupati hills. This sandalwood is grown in Western Ghats in Karnataka-Tamil Nadu and Kerala border. The Japanese's liking of using red sandalwood for making violins was shown in the opening scene of the Telugu movie "Pushpa: The Rise - Part 1"
What a surprise. Government involvement results in shortages, increase in price and opened the possibility for other countries to compete in the production. Amazing work. Well done!
Business Insider - thank you for this informational video. I grew with sandalwood all my life as a Hindu, but I didn't attempt to find out about it's source, this video is very enlightening🙏
Hi bud Iam sad.....what is happening to our India 😔 If we don't take proper care of our beautiful 'gifts of nature' like our peacock...cow breeds tigers lions elephants etc. they will perish here...and flourish in foreign lands....have u evr noticed how japanese grow and sell their expensive fruits mangoes etc.?We are 1.3B we can be soo powerful and rich ....but it's not so we don't market our products well!!! And try to imitate the wes it sucks 😫😫
@@muskmelon-o-8161 Yes, the Japanese is extremely good at marketing. Look at Shushi, what's in there just some pieces of veges & salmon, and look at the price on the shelf. Indian products are far more superior in all senses, but we don't spend enough on the art of marketing, that's the problem.
@@saffrondominic4585 not all senses 'indian' products are superior, i would call that jingoism and arrogance we are not the best in the world and we should admit it but we can certainly do better....the japanese dont do just marketing....they are famous for doing things with patience and hardwork.....have u heard of miyazaki mangoes??....they are very very very expensive .....but here in india people dont spend that much time in doing something...dedication etc.
@@muskmelon-o-8161 You’re entitled for for own opinion, therefore, I can’t retract my view because you said it so. If you know there’s a problem in what you see you’ve 2 choices, either you try to fix it, or shut your 👀 and get lost! Life is about choices, mate.
Sandalwood grows in the Philippines -- but nobody is interested in propagating it because it is a slow-growing tree and we Filipinos are in a hurry to make a quick profit. Sandalwood trees should be planted in Philippine watersheds and in areas along our rivers and creeks.
Fun Fact I'm from Kenya🇰🇪 and and live in Baringo County the county with the largest number of sandalwood trees in Kenya,,,,,,Our family farm has about 3600 sandalwood trees which technically makes us millionaires but the problem is that the Government of Kenya imposed a very strict law to protect the trees from illegal poachers(After $2 million worth of sandalwood trees were caught enroute to Tanzania,,, they were destroyed)But the smuggled trees to Tanzania are estimated to be worth $20 million ,,,,,,,,, and also a forest reserve bordering us has propably hundreds of thousands of sandalwood trees which smells good from far
I think you are confused with the African Sandalwood which also has a very nice smell but totally unrelated to the Indian Sandalwood. Unless of course these were the Indian Sandalwood specifically grown as a crop ?
im so exited... my dad bought a red sandal wood plant from the local nursery it will take about 20 years to turn into a big mature tree by the time i will 37 yo hope it thrive soon hehe
I have seen much sandalwood as most temple specially shiva temples here in UK have sandalwood block with a stone base for rubbing it . But never in my life I saw a sandalwood tree wow . As I was told that most of sandalwood in my state comes from Karnataka 👍
3:38 not only India. in east Germany we put similar shapes called "Räucherkerzen" in so called "Räuchermännchen" or Raachermannell" during christmas season. So greetings from Saxony everyone😄
great video! sandalwood is such an iconic and important export of our state Karnataka that the Kannada film industry is called Sandalwood after the trees :) just a point I thought was interesting
But the declining of sandalwood industry in India is making my heart bleed 1)If we don't take proper care of our beautiful 'gifts of nature' like our sandalwood .....peacock...cow breeds tigers lions ( we have highest no.s of tigers and lions in the world!!)elephants etc. they will perish here...and flourish in foreign lands...( Just search some ytube video on how well do Americans take care of indian peacock and compare that to how peacocks die here in india..).have u evr noticed how japanese grow and sell their expensive fruits mangoes etc.?2)Their wagyu beef(not promoting beef but the care they take) and other things... noticed how well does Italy market its marble floors...? Even though we also have various marbles like much durable makrana ...3) France is also well marketing its perfumes and other luxurious goods...but what about us..? I know India is also famous for its fabrics and other detailed goods...but we could do so much better if we market it well...4)We are 1.3B we can be soo powerful and rich ....but it's not so🙁5) we don't market our products well!!! And try to imitate the west. It sucks 😫😫😫😫😫.💔
I grew up in this Mysore division employee quarters.Whole of my childhood running in and around this factory since my father worked there till his retirement. I still remember how good my father's work clothes smelled when he used to come back home🤩. Best 21 years of my life.
@@btsarmyforever3816 I've seen my fair share of sandalwood My village is right next to Nallamala forest All our old houses here have sandalwood furniture and doorways I know a thing or two coz I've seen a thing or two
@@dv9239 We have a tiny stick of sandlewood carefully preserved. Been nearly 6yrs and I can still smell it in the box a little. So how can your sandlewood smell just disappear?
5:45 That’s the best soap I’ve ever used in my life! And it’s not because of the fragrance/smell, it’s because it thoroughly cleaned your skin better than any soap I’ve ever use, and that’s coming from a person who does construction for living. The only downside is this really harsh on my face so I Just use it on my body. And that’s coming from a person who never had a problem with face irritated from soap, it so weird because I don’t have sensitive skin. I guessing the reason why cleans so well and why irritates my face is because the lye that they used to mix with the oil, to make the soap.
Sandalwood and Vettivar(Ramacham) are my favorite fragrances. Of course Yalang Yalang, Tube Rose, Jasmine... All are wonders of Nature. We humans should never breed like rabbits and destroy Nature.
It is illegal to cut and transport here in Kenya, in my home county it is almost extinct if not extinct. Currently it is an illegal lucrative business.
I should have mention that the factory producing sandal woods will perpetually smell of the most suiting smell ever... that why it is very lucky to work in the sandalwood factory Amen
Factory work is garbage. Let me destroy my body with over use injuries, and the pay most likely isn't good in India. The workers can't even afford the damn product. If you think the smell is worth working in a factory, you have never worked at a factory.
@@garretth8224 l never work in a factory, all this while l employed people to work for me, l m retired and l understand what u meant. But again there are positive positive and negative factors that guides your journey in life. 'but l always except changes and manifest the best.
I have noticed Australian farmers keep a close tab on international prices of various commodities and capitalise on the lack of global supply of a specific commodity. While I am sure Australia may have its indigenous species of Sandalwood, it is unlikely that the demand for sandalwood in Australia is as big as it is in India. So, one could assume that most of the Australian production is aimed at the Indian audience as I have rarely seen its usage across other ethnicities or communities. I also remember watching a documentary that showed how Japanese wagyu beef producers were angry with Australian wagyu beef sellers. They felt that Australia farmers were commercialising a sacred/indigenous/ancient Japanese tradition and depriving the Japanese producers of their right by selling the beef to the US at a much cheaper price in vast quantities. Not complaining, just saying.
@@neo_noir It's so frustrating, we nearly lost the trademark for Indian neem to an American company, and now our producers are going to lose ass loads of money to Australian ranchers who have no f****** clue about the significance of the tree or it's products
@@roman5782 thank God the Japanese have never in any way benefited from anything that comes from another culture. Now everyone back to their own sandbox.
I've planted 2 plants ( Red sandalwood, white sandalwood) 2 yrs before,Red one died after one yr but other one is growing healthy. Hope my family future generation will appreciate what I've done.
Why you didn't try again planting Red one? You can do now too. Your next generation son and daughters would appreciate and say thanks to your comments section
Probably because A: many government officials are actively involved in black marketing and illegal harvesting/theft sandalwood B: They are completely apathetic to the needs, culture, heritage, etc. Of the country, and only care for short term gains, half of the f****** have children with US citizenship
Its bizarre that Teak& Eucalyptus is encouraged to plant which actually drains the ground water. Even though the ban on Sandalwood cultivation was lifted in early 2000, people are still reluctant as the cultivator have no say in cutting&selling but the Government.
This was super informative and insightful. Seeing the distillation process and quality testing were the most interesting parts, for me. Some constructive criticism: The musical scoring needs a rethink. The reporter’s tone of voice often sounds like it’s delivering worrying news, often echoed in lines like: 5:39 “Out of only 10 sandalwood species, Indian sandalwood and Australian sandalwood have the highest commercial value” (Dramatic, repetitious xylophone) 👏 👏 🪵
Since the 60s I've had sandalwood beads, oils ,figures, till today I look for the smell and effects of the oil ,but unfortunately even the cost doesn't mean it is as good 😪
Did you know long ago when the famous international city of Hong Kong was just a fishing village, the island was once covered with forest of sandal wood trees? That's how Hong Kong got it's name. Hong Kong means FRAGRANT HARBOR because of the forest of sandal wood trees. When nasty British started settling in Hong Kong, and made into British colony, those British destroyed the forest of sandal wood trees by cutting ALL of them down, and building a city on that island. The question is ...... are there any sandal wood tree existing on the island city of Hong Kong? Sandal wood tree is now an endangered plant species.
Hey Chinese , listen here..... Sandalwood is native to South india only... It is also in Australia because British introduced it to Australia in 1800s... Do not claim indian product
We had one Sandalwood tree in our garden. My grandfather planted it. It had a unique aroma, you can smell it from afar. We were out for a day and someone stole it.
That's a shame
Wow
Sad but not uncommon
Not uncommon at all
That sucks!
the factories must smell really good
That's exactly what I thought
They do. Had gone to this exact place on a school field trip.
Believe it or not when you sand oak wood it smells like dill pickle.
Not really. Kinda like working at a fast food place - the novelty wears off fast when it's your job.
Smell like teen spirits
Some households in Karnataka will have a sandalwood block that has been handed down from generation to generation. We have one that is over 50 years old and it still smells nice !
Yes, true. We have one at home, too. I'm not from India, but my grandparents from South India. My grandmother used it for medicinal purpose, she usually use the block to make a little paste with rose water and rub it on my forehead when I've fever/headache when I was little and it cures😊. I am a Hindu, maybe it is a Hindu thing as well, I'm not sure. Enlighten me. Greetings from UK😀
Yeah I'm from WB and we have one 40+ year old block as well
@@saffrondominic4585 it's not only a hindu thing , all indians do it regardless of religion
@@rudrakshsinghkatal5609 Indians were Hindus before invasion, maybe the practice stayed on; who knows?
From Telangana Seen in my home from last 35 years given to my mom by my grand parents. Used during festival times for making bottu (Gandham) for gods. If used only for festivals looks like the block will last for another 100 years
The man separating the different color woods chips needs a raise immediately!
They're actually already quite well paid.
The most intense part of the process no doubt....I hope they're not exploited ;-;
Was definitely doing his thing.
@@ashishIMpro the amount of work they put in and the wages they're paid definitely suggest otherwise....the Japanese animation industry runs on the passion for the craft
@@almostcertainlynotapotato6528 source : trust me bro XD , they are under paid around 100 - 150 $ a month 10000 - 14000 RS a month . Government jobs are under paid that's why some of them are corrupt
0:00 Intro
0:44 Background info, origin, history
1:09 How sandalwood is harvested, processed and sold
4:58 Price
5:39 Market expectations and demand & supply, Australian competition
6:56 Age of trees and environment regulations
Thanks for the timestamps and also for not including the smug 'thank me later'.
Thank you :)
@@deus_ex_machina_ cmon dude... its not a 2 hour live DJ set where you have a set list.
this is barely a 10 minute video made by creative individuals who are inspired and producing some great content.
if you need to skip through a highly informative video to go to certain part of it without knowing its origin and history...
i'm not sure what to say man,
thank me later
@@psyde I'm not sure how that is relevant to my comment. I didn't _ask_ for timestamps, I'm merely appreciating that someone created and shared them here.
Is it necessary? No, but OP decided to share it and I decided to thank them, I'm not sure why this chafes your undies.
Thank you.
Thanks for thr time line.
When I pressed the time stamp to see the price. The guy who is selling that saying that " common people like you and me can't afford"😂😂
You guys didn't mention the main reason why government doesn't allow everyone to grow sandalwood, it is because growing sandalwood is very water intensive.
This was exactly my question, thank you for the answer
But not as risky as Growing Teak or Eucalyptus.
Anyone can grow it, the ban was lifted in 2002, but u can't cut and sell , it's done by forest officials.
@@rakeshb7378 , Whose gonna put Security guards to keep them safe.Does the growers earn anything from growing it..🤔🤔🤔
Also for 5-7 years they need a support plant we r still struggling from 3 years just to keep them live.
Another thing that makes it's cultivation hard is , this plant can't grow alone , because it is a parasitic plant , it needs 1 to 2 other trees ( mostly malabar neem ), so you can't plant sandalwood in inter croping , you have to plant it as a main plant , and this is a water intensive crop , and any water or nutrient shortages in initial stages will severely effect the final product
I love the scent of sandalwood, but due to concerns about poaching and over harvesting I do not buy products made from it.
Also we have risk of theft, once the aroma gets into air it's hard to protect.
@Dinesh Edemol Can you troll somewhere else?
We used 3 stages of host plants in australia, one of them sespania (dont know spelling) pruning them was the most aweful job ive had in my life, the dust is extremely itchy, i would leave work with blisters all over my body 🤣
I was looking for s9meone yo poi t out that it is a parasitic tree
I’ve always worn sandalwood bracelets because I like the smell. I’ve wondered why they were so expensive. I never realized how much work goes into it.
INDIANS(ESPECIALLY SOUTHERN INDIANS/INDIA) >>> AHHHHH
It also can't grow as a stand alone tree which they didn't mention foe some reason, it has to grow as a parasitic tree
@@ConstantChaos1 what does that mean exactly?
@@2g4u7y they can't grow on their own, I don't know what vital nutrient they don't make but they need a minimum of 1 preferably 2 trees to leach off of to survive, which should also help explain the price you have to keep 3 trees alive just to harvest 1 in a country with near perpetual drouts, hence why the government so tightly controls Sandalwood growth.
The Sandalwood's roots burrow into its host tree's roots to steal the nutrients it can't make on its own
@@ConstantChaos1 I don't think the restrictions are due to water concerns. There were Sandal bandits up until very recently. I think the restrictions existed to protect the people not the water. Think of it like opium plantations, regardless of how much water it needs or anything why is it restricted? It's a different reason but the common theme between the 2 is to protect the well-being and safety of people.
There is so much in this world that we take for granted without realizing how much effort goes into making.
Good one. As a Kannadiga, I’m happy to see this process which I ve been eager to all these years.
Famous Mysore Sandal soap brand completed 100 years in 2016. In 1916, the war blocked the export of sandalwood from Mysore to major Western countries. The Maharaja of Mysore, Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, chanced upon unused sandalwood reserves and ordered the extraction of oil from the aromatic wood. Two years later, after the king received a rare set of sandalwood soap from a foreigner, he asked Dewan Sir M. Visvesvaraya, to map out a plan of action to begin the production of such soaps in Mysore. The government installed the first soap factory at K.R. Circle in the capital city. After a few successful experiments, the soap was introduced in the market for the first time in 1918.
Omg I don't care.
@@justicedemocrat9357 Yet you took time out of your precious life to comment
@@justicedemocrat9357 then dont dumb as$
@@justicedemocrat9357 ha ha ha for some reason it seemed like you care more than anyone to write a reply.
Excellent! I recently bought one. I am glad I have a historical soap to run on my body!
Mysore Sandalwood soap is an Iconic soap which if you bathe in will attract a lot of attention due to its long lasting fragrance.
Also, sandalwood incense sticks are common in Indian households.
Hummm, now I undedstnd the secrets of your attentions in streets and malls.🤔🙄👆🏻
Yup absolutely fav
Yes it's my favorite brand of soap
I use the sandalwood soap. It’s really nice.
@@siddhunkarthik simp
I use Mysore Sandal Soap, Let me just say, The Smell is Heavenly, No other Sopa manufacturer comes close.
Yeah right, not even Lever 2000? For ALL your 2000 parts? 😉
Best soap ever
What's the price?
Link pls
What about Dove soap?
as an indian, we love sandalwood, my parents use the mysore sandal soap always and i was doing the same since years.
@@Ervinabrahamian come and check by yourself
@@Ervinabrahamian what an embarassing take
*fun fact* : *Sandalwood tree needs host tree to survive*
Ok
like mistletoe
Why?
@@ankitpandey7205 they do be doin some tomfoolery
@@ankitpandey7205 Because its of parasitic nature.
Thanks for covering Mysore sandal soaps and Karnataka soaps and detergents limited as well. This is iconic company over a 100 years.
Karnataka - that's the place :-)
Exact place that came to my mind first. I'm from South Bengaluru
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I see a lot of people talking about factory and labs but the entire forest smells so good and the entire route which passes through the forest smells awesome
That’s awesome
I remember going in bus to Ooty from matupalyam. That valley was smelling of Basamati rice... Amazing India has some wonders.
Going to school for massage therapy, I just learned about aromatherapy. I never used essential oil but after learning about them I find it fascinating! I can't believe it take a lot of rose petals or the heart of the sandlewood tree to extract oil from these plants. I love that they don't waste any of the sandlewood tree & make insense out of them!
We have 7 root blocks of sandalwood in our home. We grind it on a stone and apply it as tilakam every Saturday, the fragrance lingers even after washing the face, that's how potent it is.
1)If we don't take proper care of our beautiful 'gifts of nature' like our sandalwood...peacock...cow breeds tigers lions elephants etc. they will perish here...and flourish in foreign lands....have u evr noticed how japanese grow and sell their expensive fruits mangoes etc.?
It is sad
2) we don't market our products well!!! And try to imitate the west..😫it sucks!!!4)We are 1.3B we can be soo powerful and rich ....but it's not so....😔
5:08 My man vetted the interviewer/ cameraman and came to conclusion that he is also “common people ”.😂😂
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It's just a common saying. You and me both are in same boat.
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Sandalwood ( or as we call 'Chandan" in Sanskrit) is VERY VERY important in Hinduism. Described in The Vedas written by sages 4000 years ago, used to make medicines and perfumes and even shampoo (originated in India). the sandal is very holy to Hindus and Buddhists and is directly associated and offered to gods and considered a godly tree. The sandal is also an antiseptic tree and can effectively heal cuts and wounds if used properly as described in the Vedas, it can also be used as a skin lotion (totally natural and safe), It effectively reduces anxiety, and sandal oil is applied on the head proves to put you to sleep at ease and you will feel extremely refreshed. It's EXTREMELY fragrant (I cannot even describe it....it smells magical). But sandal oil is Rs 100000 per litre (which is VERY expensive, considering how cheap things are in India).
4000
Ah paa
Pucha kisine ??
@@swayam2568 teko kisne bola padhne ke liye
@@swayam2568 kid go play Minecraft
@@Abu.Masood isko history bolte hai mulle tujhe nai samjhega
The effort that goes into growing sandalwood is incredible! The fact that it takes decades makes me appreciate the value even more.
My favourite smell ever, then lavender mmmmmmmmmmmm. Love burning sandalwood, it's a beautiful scent to smell all over the house.
Sandalwood and red sandalwood are really sacred wood in Hinduism.
So happy to see something that has been a part of our life.. I've used Mysore Sandal soap and always wondered if ever it would come up on this channel, lo and behold..
1)If we don't take proper care of our beautiful 'gifts of nature' like our peacock...cow breeds tigers lions elephants etc. they will perish here...and flourish in foreign lands....have u evr noticed how japanese grow and sell their expensive fruits mangoes etc.?2)Their wagyu beef(not promoting beef but the care they take) and other things... noticed how well does Italy market its marble floors...? Even though we also have various marbles like much durable makrana ...3) France is also well marketing its perfumes and other luxurious goods...but what about us..? I know India is also famous for its fabrics and other detailed goods...but we could do so much better if we market it well...4)We are 1.3B we can be soo powerful and rich ....but it's not so🙁 agar hum aise hi apne mu miya mitthu bante rahe aur apni hi tareefo se khush hote rahe to jahan khade hain wahin pade rhenge....duniya aage nikal jaegi...aur hum bas tareefoo par hi itarate rhenge.5) we don't market our products well!!! And try to imitate the west....humari gulami wali soch abb tak gayi nahi hai shayd ...
I've mostly encountered sandalwood at Hindu temples in a paste format. You rub a little on your neck and it helps keep you cool.
Had no idea it was so laborious.
exactly these days getting sandalwood is next to impossible in Karnataka itself , 300 years ago when my ancestors built their house in thumkur , Karnataka , it was so easily available and almost every wood used in building the house was sandalwood
still a part of the house stands today and every time i go there the smell is so mesmerizing even today
unfortunately my uncle the present owner of the house demolished 80 % of our ancestral home to build a " modern " house for himself and sold all the sandalwood in black
Edit : for those asking , yes my grandparents pleaded him to not destroy the house ( remember he had just recieved the full ownership of the house from our grandparents ) no one had thought he would destroy it the same month he recieved it but he thought that the house was very old and he needed a modren home to live with his new wife
The house was very spacious cause back in the days 60 to 70 people lived under the same roof at any given day but unfortunately he destroyed it !!
Now my grandparents are living their last days in the remaining 20% of the destroyed house !!
Oh god guys like your uncle *suck* They have no respect for Heritage or culture, The idea of a large traditional house where even the doors are made of sandalwood... Being demolished... F*** I think I'm crying now
Your uncle needs to be jailed. He destroyed something that could have literally been shown to this world.
@@MegaGun2000 Most of the sandalwood was sold. No waste at all.
@@btsarmyforever3816 I agree! Entitled rich assholes Like him are the ones that ruin both the country and the state unfortunately the latter has way too many of them
@@rexluminus9867 It was sold on the black market, first off, and who knows what sort of insane crap the goons who bought from him would engage in and use that money for, second, he said it was an old traditional house, have you seen such houses? Not even the big ones, I'm talking about even the ones that the middle class people lived in, they are beautiful, they are works of art, their doors and windows are so beautifully made that they can be used to promote tourism if we wanted. And finally, he took a rare resource, One that India is running out of, and had it sold off to God knows where, it's not about waste Andthama, It's about all these things
I love how nothing goes to waste. Much respect.
Besides the tree itself.
There not gunna show there bad practices
This is by FAR the best overview I've found about the sandalwood oil harvesting and process, this for a book I'm writing about 12 species of trees from around the world. I've only been working from textual sources, and wow, a picture is worth way more than a thousand words. Thanks!!!!
Looking forward to your book 📖!!
Fun Fact 1: Many varieties of Sandalwood can not be grown by humans they are usually grown because of bird poop, and that's why in Karnataka there are strict laws for bird hunting, and max jail time for 19 years.
Fun Fact 2: They can only be grown in South India
Fun Fact 3: Every single Sandalwood must be registered to the government, and they have the exact count of Sandal Wood.
Fun Fact 4: Cutting Sandalwood without the Government knowing lands you jail for many years
The government can regulate your urine if it's rare and expensive😂😂😂, don't urinate unless we tell u
Does Pune come in South India? We've 3 trees in the neighborhood here in Pune.
wat do.u mean by strict if its a politician or rich business these rules do not apply everyone knows that
Thanks I didn't knew these before!
I have 1 small sandalwood tree in my yard, it has been 2 years but it has not grown much, what could be the reason 🤔
I can imagine that maybe one reason we don’t have a lot of sandalwood right now is because we only have the supply of what was planted about 20 years ago and sandalwood is extremely more popular than it was 20 years ago in the western world.
They use much water and the government is suppressing the sale and planting of these magical trees.
Creating market big
And supply only 40%,
That make it more expensive,
It's to do with the greedy Government who wants monopoly of making profit from sandalwood. But then again, making it a crime to harvest sandalwood -- would also discourage people from planting sandalwood trees. Why plant something that would bite you back later on top of wasting your space? Sometimes, people even secretly get rid of sandalwood plants to avoid the risk of an accidental 'crime' later.
Crazy. I remember buying sandalwood oil to cover the smell when I started my "experimentation" phase in high school circa 1996. A 10ml bottle of oil extract was only around 10 bucks back then. I had no idea it has continued to increase in popularity as it was considered mostly a "hippy" or stoner thing back then where I'm from.
Yea I have some beard oil smells nice
I'm pretty sure that oil is diluted af. There's no way 10ml can cost 10 dollars, and that too in the west.
@@linxuser897 it's in 1996
@@fitlife_upgrade i know
Do you actually mean Patchouli oil? I am a real deal 67 year old hippie and thats what we use.
God bless these guys. I can't have my Creed Original Santal without them!
Some years back I got an opportunity to pay official visit of the same mysore sandal oil factory , the official took a cotton piece dipped in freshly distilled sandal wood oil extract and rubbed on my my wrist , i was amased the scent was lasting more than a week even after bathing ... its really awesome experience
Uff...you never used any other soaps while taking bath? Or you never took bath thereafter ? 🤔🙄
Karnataka state is famous for sandalwood. Sometime people refer the state as 'Gandhada gudi' which means 'The temple of sandalwood'. The KFI(Kannada film industry)got it's nickname 'Sandalwood' is because of this reason.
there is lots of corruption in sandalwood business; for sometime the sandal soap was called scandal soap.
Ohh
5:10 The average monthly salary in India is around ₹16,000 so a 5g bottle would be almost a fifth of their monthly income. But in some places in the US or Canada the monthly wage is upwards of $5,000 per month, so $40 really isnt toooo much. I just wanted to put some data behind that statement to show that the product is obviously more expensive for the people producing it than buying it
$40 for 5 grams is expensive doesn’t matter where you live or how much you earn, you might have 40$ to spare that doesn’t make it less expensive, affordability is not a measurement of that,a billionaire can buy hundreds of Louis Vuitton bags without making a massive dent on his wallet but that doesn’t make LV bags cheap.
@@dotsanddash8083 I disagree with you. If the majority population of a certain locality or country can afford to buy something then it does become cheap in their perspective as a society. Why? cuz other things are more expensive to them and only the top 10 or 1% might have those things and the rest 90% population looks at those things and calls those the expensive ones. It is quite common sense and that's how economics works, if you studied it academically. The real value of things comes from its rarity, both in terms of availability/production and how many people own/want it. The actual numerical value/price doesn't matter if masses can afford it and hence it is cheap.
LV bags aren't cheap just to you, but what if everyone around you thought it was cheap. They are your bosses, your neighbors, your classmates, your babysitter. They employ you and you employ some... If the general population around you finds it cheap with what they earn then you must be earning so much that you find it just as cheap as well. It does matter where you live and what the "norms" are. And hence now LV bags are cheap for you as well, paradox!
Salt was cheap in India, was it in Rome? Indians don't value salt cuz it is abundantly available hence is cheap, but for landlocked high altitude northern areas it is super rare and hence expensive.
@@Swanicorn your entire argument is flawed, majority of the people own gold, does that make gold cheap? No. If something is in abundance that doesn't make it cheap, it might be perceived to be a comman commodity but certainly not cheap, there are thousands of Lamborghinis in Beverly hills, you living in Beverly hills might find it a comman sight but doesn't devalue the Lamborghini. 40 dollars for 5 grams is expensive, 5 grams is nothing, but it costs 40 dollars. A 100ml bottle of Gucci cologne is 330$ that's one of their higher end perfumes, a ml is $3.3 this sandalwood oil comes out to be $8. You gotta look at the value in its context. And also if everyone tried to buy it, the price would go up proportionally so it wouldn't be cheap at any point in time
@@dotsanddash8083 I read both of your responses 3 times to get insight at how/what you think. I will be extremely kind and informative with my response cuz I feel confident that you've never properly studied economics academically or are just a contrarian. It's ok and I will try to explain kindly. Schools do a bad job, not your fault :)
*Basic Concept:* Increased scale/ *mass production* always decreases the price. Be it Internet, mobile phones, Flat screen TVs, LCD, medicines, vaccines, specialty surgeries, robots... Pretty much everything. (Yep Sandalwood too)
_"How many ppl have xyz and how many ppl want xyz..."_ Remember I said that in my previous reply? If you have some gold and now you don't want to obtain more of it then yes, in such a hypothetical scenario the price of gold will go down... That's how economics works. _I literally pacified this gold example before you even had to come up with it_ Gold is something that people will always want more of, hence the 2 parts of my previous response/quoted was to take care of such items. In contrast there are a lot of items including sandalwood that you won't want more of until you consume what you still have in stock/personal possession.
As kindly as I can I want to point out that there is a limitation in how you are thinking about the subject. While giving all these examples of Gucci and Lamborghini, you are picking things that are expensive in general and especially for *YOU* . So even if a 1000 people owned Lambo nothing really changes for you and hence obviously it is still expensive for you. The problem is exactly that!! You aren't trying to imagine yourself as a resident of Beverly Hills! Now since you earn enough to afford one and just for status-quo you can't settle for anything less, you will have to get a Lambo or something even more exotic and unique, maybe one of a kind. The problem in your thought process is that you fail to look at the problem from both POVs. You are only looking at it from the outside, why not imagine how it looks from the inside?
Ok, so now in contrast to what you've been doing so far, how about you imagine things that are _hopefully_ cheap for you. Like say a meal at McD, or a bottle of water, Coke handwash, mouthwash, shower gel, access to 12+ Hour electricity... Are these things cheap for you? What if I told you there exist people who think those are *LUXURY* ? Why could it be so, things that are cheap for you are expensive for others? Hmm?? "Affordability is relative to one's income and socio-economic status", I will leave you to ponder upon that. And that is why the OP's logic about average wage of a society does matter! Cuz by doing that, you can tell whether you are a resident of Beverly Hills or not, which then tells us whether Fuji water bottles are expensive for you or not. It tells us whether you have access to income opportunities that are high enough to afford said item or not...
@@dotsanddash8083 $40 is cheapy I have some perfumes that I bought for $400 for 30 ml
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We are Proud, We are From 💛❤️Karnataka of INDIA, Where More SANDALWOOD are Grown From Ages....
That fact that nothing goes to waste is so satisfying.
Mysore sandalwood soap mentioned here, is being used by my family since we last visited Mysore.
nobody cares
@@BlackMamba-lt8oe the fact that you replied means, you do care!
I remember visiting this factory since I am from bangalore. While studing business management we were taken for business tour. This is the reason why mysore kingdom got its revenue by doing international trade. Also true for hyderabad kingdom due to its previous stone mines.
Now Karnataka is the UP of south India.
It means trade happens every 20 years? 🤔🙄
@@karthickjayaraman2090 better than being in slum state like Tamil Nadu.
@@karthickjayaraman2090 even after that Tamilians come to bengaluru begging for jobs
@@user-sq4pg5yv1j Telugus and mallus come more than Tamils 😂😂
The British Colonial Regime made a Law in India that if you have a Sandalwood tree in your own Backyard 70% of it Belongs to British Govt. And if you cut and sell it then you'll be Jailed. Now the Colonial Looters are gone but their Laws still persist. Because of this large farms of Sandalwood disappeared as brits looted them during their 150 yrs of Rule.
Fair law, it probably funded the government. I wonder why modern india is not like British India
@@orionfernandes4587 I wonder why my hard earned well grown tree in backyard of my house has anything to do with Govt !! I already paid my taxes in time and that's enough .
Second why we need to copy British India!! Is British India is better or top class or out of the world that we need to learn from them !! Loot and slavery specially and Britishers still can't get over hangout of ruling India!!
@@abhaybgh Why not? British was far more cleaner and were able to build buildings faster then the normal Indian government. Slavery was abolished in india by the British. The Indian government is really trying hard with their anti colonial propaganda.
@@abhaybgh Why do most Indians call government ‘govt’? Being Indian I never really understood why it is so hard to type 6 more letters. Looking at our government’s inability to run the country properly I assume taxes aren’t always enough. British India and modern India are vastly different places.
@@orionfernandes4587 that does nothing to answer the question or justify the law. attacking someone's use of an acronym is probably the lowest thing I have seen someone do.
can confirm, sandalwood products are EVERYWHERE in Australia and really cheap, musn’t be of the same quality, but there is an abundance of the stuff all over
its cheap bcoz of easy supply.
the quality is the same.
@@tl7239 no it's not...in the video, it says Indian sandalwood is prized above Australian sandalwood since it's scent is stronger and lasts longer.
Fun fact: Kannada film industry is popularly known as Sandalwood
Karnataka the land of sandalwood and gold 💛♥️
Ohh thats a lovely 'wordcraft'
But its sad that India is not caring enough for its unique gifts like indian peacock sandalwood etc.. its culture yoga pranayama ayurved etc
What do you think?
1)If we don't take proper care of our beautiful 'gifts of nature' like our peacock...cow breeds tigers lions elephants etc. they will perish here...and flourish in foreign lands....have u evr noticed how japanese grow and sell their expensive fruits mangoes etc.?2)Their wagyu beef(not promoting beef but the care they take) and other things... noticed how well does Italy market its marble floors...? Even though we also have various marbles like much durable makrana ...3) France is also well marketing its perfumes and other luxurious goods...but what about us..? I know India is also famous for its fabrics and other detailed goods...but we could do so much better if we market it well...4)We are 1.3B we can be soo powerful and rich ....but it's not so🙁 agar hum aise hi apne mu miya mitthu bante rahe aur apni hi tareefo se khush hote rahe to jahan khade hain wahin pade rhenge....duniya aage nikal jaegi...aur hum bas tareefoo par hi itarate rhenge.5) we don't market our products well!!! And try to imitate the west....humari gulami wali soch abb tak gayi nahi hai shayd ...
My summary of what drives the price based on this documentary: Supply deficit caused by immense scarcity due to optimal age of tree being 20 years to fully mature, costs involved like labor/water to nurture/protect it and production of goods. Lots of demand due to culture and it being the foundation to most expensive cosmetics and various utilities as well. All that intensive work to produce the general portions that’ll extract an conservative total of 130 grams of oil.
And its a parasite so has to have hosts ex.
That's why Pushpa wants it. 😅
Puspha does not want sandlewood, He wants redwood.
Resources for sales sadly run the trades and culture.. natural resources must be saved as they are limited
@@shivalik2004 That is Red Sandalwood to be specific
@@shivalik2004 ya ya.. errachandanam.. I got it!😂
What a dumb movie it was lol.
We had a sandal tree in our backyard but was cut and stolen by theives when we were out.
I cried for days.
You were truly attached to that tree
You can always replant!
@@archkde but it was already there
I'm sure your neighbors would have stolen it.
@@shubhamd3698 no, I live in a rich neighborhood.
In Japan, a variety of sandalwood called red sandalwood, is used to make the necks for very high end shamisen. Unlike white sandalwood, red sandalwood isn't fragrant but it has a very deep and rich red color. And because the wood is extremely hard it causes sound to resonate quite well
Isn't that what the film"Pushpa"was based own
In India we make it a fine paste and use it as a face pack. It's good for acnes and cures other skin problems
The red sandalwood trees are mostly grown in the Eastern Ghats around Tirupati hills. This sandalwood is grown in Western Ghats in Karnataka-Tamil Nadu and Kerala border.
The Japanese's liking of using red sandalwood for making violins was shown in the opening scene of the Telugu movie "Pushpa: The Rise - Part 1"
What a surprise. Government involvement results in shortages, increase in price and opened the possibility for other countries to compete in the production. Amazing work. Well done!
I have visited the KSDL factory so many times, my Father used to work there as a Manager in excise department. It's so nice.
Business Insider - thank you for this informational video. I grew with sandalwood all my life as a Hindu, but I didn't attempt to find out about it's source, this video is very enlightening🙏
Hi bud Iam sad.....what is happening to our India 😔
If we don't take proper care of our beautiful 'gifts of nature' like our peacock...cow breeds tigers lions elephants etc. they will perish here...and flourish in foreign lands....have u evr noticed how japanese grow and sell their expensive fruits mangoes etc.?We are 1.3B we can be soo powerful and rich ....but it's not so we don't market our products well!!! And try to imitate the wes it sucks 😫😫
@@muskmelon-o-8161 Yes, the Japanese is extremely good at marketing. Look at Shushi, what's in there just some pieces of veges & salmon, and look at the price on the shelf. Indian products are far more superior in all senses, but we don't spend enough on the art of marketing, that's the problem.
@@saffrondominic4585 not all senses 'indian' products are superior, i would call that jingoism and arrogance we are not the best in the world and we should admit it but we can certainly do better....the japanese dont do just marketing....they are famous for doing things with patience and hardwork.....have u heard of miyazaki mangoes??....they are very very very expensive .....but here in india people dont spend that much time in doing something...dedication etc.
@@muskmelon-o-8161 You’re entitled for for own opinion, therefore, I can’t retract my view because you said it so. If you know there’s a problem in what you see you’ve 2 choices, either you try to fix it, or shut your 👀 and get lost! Life is about choices, mate.
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ಚಿನ್ನದ ಗಣಿ
ಇದುವೇ ನಮ್ಮ ಕನ್ನಡ ನಾಡು 💛♥️
Mysuru is not just a name its a brand ...
Sandalwood grows in the Philippines -- but nobody is interested in propagating it because it is a slow-growing tree and we Filipinos are in a hurry to make a quick profit. Sandalwood trees should be planted in Philippine watersheds and in areas along our rivers and creeks.
As an Indian, when I was younger I was terrified of sandalwood trees. I was told there would be multiple snakes around a single tree 😂
Fun Fact I'm from Kenya🇰🇪 and and live in Baringo County the county with the largest number of sandalwood trees in Kenya,,,,,,Our family farm has about 3600 sandalwood trees which technically makes us millionaires but the problem is that the Government of Kenya imposed a very strict law to protect the trees from illegal poachers(After $2 million worth of sandalwood trees were caught enroute to Tanzania,,, they were destroyed)But the smuggled trees to Tanzania are estimated to be worth $20 million ,,,,,,,,, and also a forest reserve bordering us has propably hundreds of thousands of sandalwood trees which smells good from far
NIUZIE nitajipanga :-D
Send me a tree😝
Ohhhh
I would like to visit
I think you are confused with the African Sandalwood which also has a very nice smell but totally unrelated to the Indian Sandalwood. Unless of course these were the Indian Sandalwood specifically grown as a crop ?
Santal 33 is probably one of my favorite fragrances out there and pricey for a small amount.
That soap they showed is amazing.
Mysore sandalwood is controlled by the government
im so exited... my dad bought a red sandal wood plant from the local nursery it will take about 20 years to turn into a big mature tree by the time i will 37 yo hope it thrive soon hehe
Please next make a detailed video on Red sandalwood
I have seen much sandalwood as most temple specially shiva temples here in UK have sandalwood block with a stone base for rubbing it . But never in my life I saw a sandalwood tree wow . As I was told that most of sandalwood in my state comes from Karnataka 👍
That also looks like a normal tree. Not so different from others.
3:38 not only India. in east Germany we put similar shapes called "Räucherkerzen" in so called "Räuchermännchen" or Raachermannell" during christmas season. So greetings from Saxony everyone😄
Ooo good to know. From a guy from Mysore living in Magdeburg, Saxony Anhalt
Why do you guys have such comeplex spellings for everything? Like, I gave up just looking at those heavy words.
@@ajaysinghrathore1940 german !!
great video! sandalwood is such an iconic and important export of our state Karnataka that the Kannada film industry is called Sandalwood after the trees :) just a point I thought was interesting
But the declining of sandalwood industry in India is making my heart bleed
1)If we don't take proper care of our beautiful 'gifts of nature' like our sandalwood .....peacock...cow breeds tigers lions ( we have highest no.s of tigers and lions in the world!!)elephants etc. they will perish here...and flourish in foreign lands...( Just search some ytube video on how well do Americans take care of indian peacock and compare that to how peacocks die here in india..).have u evr noticed how japanese grow and sell their expensive fruits mangoes etc.?2)Their wagyu beef(not promoting beef but the care they take) and other things... noticed how well does Italy market its marble floors...? Even though we also have various marbles like much durable makrana ...3) France is also well marketing its perfumes and other luxurious goods...but what about us..? I know India is also famous for its fabrics and other detailed goods...but we could do so much better if we market it well...4)We are 1.3B we can be soo powerful and rich ....but it's not so🙁5) we don't market our products well!!! And try to imitate the west. It sucks 😫😫😫😫😫.💔
It stinks if they want to save it let them 🤣
🌸 wow I can just imagine the smell, I have a few small wood carvings and perfume
I can’t stop smelling it ☺️✨
🌸 thank you 😊
I grew up in this Mysore division employee quarters.Whole of my childhood running in and around this factory since my father worked there till his retirement. I still remember how good my father's work clothes smelled when he used to come back home🤩. Best 21 years of my life.
I love mysore sandal wood soap... just using it makes you calm and relaxed...
It would he unfortunate if it doesn't exist in the future 🙁
nobody cares
It would exists always, if not made here, we can import it from China. 🤪🙄
And all the doors, door frames and window frames of my old home are made of sandalwood 😎
Is there a scent?
@@isabellavalencia8026 no sandalwood furniture scent wears off within days
@@dv9239 If it does that then it's not sandlewood.
@@btsarmyforever3816 I've seen my fair share of sandalwood
My village is right next to Nallamala forest
All our old houses here have sandalwood furniture and doorways I know a thing or two coz I've seen a thing or two
@@dv9239 We have a tiny stick of sandlewood carefully preserved. Been nearly 6yrs and I can still smell it in the box a little. So how can your sandlewood smell just disappear?
5:45 That’s the best soap I’ve ever used in my life! And it’s not because of the fragrance/smell, it’s because it thoroughly cleaned your skin better than any soap I’ve ever use, and that’s coming from a person who does construction for living.
The only downside is this really harsh on my face so I Just use it on my body. And that’s coming from a person who never had a problem with face irritated from soap, it so weird because I don’t have sensitive skin.
I guessing the reason why cleans so well and why irritates my face is because the lye that they used to mix with the oil, to make the soap.
ABSOLUTELY, SAME.
🍷👍
yup, and the smell lingers on the body for a long time.
This factory was next to my college in Mysuru. I visited it once with my friends. The factory indeed smells amazing.
My FAVOURITE incense fragrance ♥️ - after nag champa.
**looks at sandalwood scented bodywash** “totally…”
so the fragrance in Mysore Sandal soap comes from kerala.,.....
Not always, the batch which they were preparing had come from Kerala.
I want to join you guys on your trips to these areas. I want to get some of those unique plants and stuff.
Sandalwood and Vettivar(Ramacham) are my favorite fragrances. Of course Yalang Yalang, Tube Rose, Jasmine... All are wonders of Nature. We humans should never breed like rabbits and destroy Nature.
Making good use of your natural resources makes you a better nation
Exactly and identifying how to use them and what to produce out of them makes the real deal
Investing in wood making can really be frustrating at times
That is why I invest more in the online trading platform
Crypto you mean I am really scared of investing in any online platform
Because i think I have had some bad comments about them all
It is illegal to cut and transport here in Kenya, in my home county it is almost extinct if not extinct. Currently it is an illegal lucrative business.
How lucrative are we talking?
@Alisha Roshan -C10 we don't have much knowledge about the tree, in our dialect we call it 'marmar' and that's all.
@@H2Ojellyfish it must be lucrative that people are willing to loose thousands of dollars and jail time. I don't have any numbers.
No wonder we get along so well haha, we both have rich heritage And amazing natural resources and twats who want to destroy everything
@@H2Ojellyfish $6 million for 10 tons of wood lucrative
I love these business insider's videos but It's so sad to see these informational Videos from international media rather than Indian news channel's.
Watch dd channel that shows programs like this. Sorry youth only have time to watch useless Netflix garbage
go and watch pushpa kid the whole movie is about sandalwood
We could use more ductile iron foundry’s to make fittings to supply underground water lines
is there any place that I can buy the seeds of a sandalwood tree ?
Yes online Amazon eBay
the sandal soap (Mysore sandal soap) from this factory is the best sandal soap i have used so far. good for skin and gives a glowing touch. Kudos
You look like that gay guy from Buzzfeed, well, they're all gay lol so the Asian gay guy
Who ever work in the factory is considered very lucky person.
I should have mention that the factory producing sandal woods will perpetually smell of the most suiting smell ever... that why it is very lucky to work in the sandalwood factory Amen
Factory work is garbage. Let me destroy my body with over use injuries, and the pay most likely isn't good in India. The workers can't even afford the damn product. If you think the smell is worth working in a factory, you have never worked at a factory.
@@garretth8224 l never work in a factory, all this while l employed people to work for me, l m retired and l understand what u meant. But again there are positive positive and negative factors that guides your journey in life. 'but l always except changes and manifest the best.
Sandalwood is definitely my favorite sent is the best I’m happy to know the process it takes to make it
It's a rapidly growing industry in Northern Australia. We have our own species of it here in Oz that we've begun farming.
I have noticed Australian farmers keep a close tab on international prices of various commodities and capitalise on the lack of global supply of a specific commodity.
While I am sure Australia may have its indigenous species of Sandalwood, it is unlikely that the demand for sandalwood in Australia is as big as it is in India. So, one could assume that most of the Australian production is aimed at the Indian audience as I have rarely seen its usage across other ethnicities or communities.
I also remember watching a documentary that showed how Japanese wagyu beef producers were angry with Australian wagyu beef sellers. They felt that Australia farmers were commercialising a sacred/indigenous/ancient Japanese tradition and depriving the Japanese producers of their right by selling the beef to the US at a much cheaper price in vast quantities.
Not complaining, just saying.
Lucky for you. Growing sandal wood in india is illegal. Sxxks. Every sandal wood is a govt property, even if it grows on your land.
@@neo_noir It's so frustrating, we nearly lost the trademark for Indian neem to an American company, and now our producers are going to lose ass loads of money to Australian ranchers who have no f****** clue about the significance of the tree or it's products
@@roman5782 I agree with you completely, Australia and New Zealand make an ass load of money off of stuff like this
@@roman5782 thank God the Japanese have never in any way benefited from anything that comes from another culture. Now everyone back to their own sandbox.
They should make a donation page. I’d donate. I loooooove sandalwood. Temples in Southeast Asia uses them too
Its not about money.. growing sandalwood is water intensive plus dangerous
Lol…can you donate to ME?
I've planted 2 plants ( Red sandalwood, white sandalwood) 2 yrs before,Red one died after one yr but other one is growing healthy. Hope my family future generation will appreciate what I've done.
Why you didn't try again planting Red one? You can do now too. Your next generation son and daughters would appreciate and say thanks to your comments section
7:46 They changed the newspaper name 'Hindusthan Today' to hinduism today. LOL!
Make a video on Red Sandalwood.
go eatch pushpa
I don't know but why government can't take serious step for those who are damaging Indian market by Blackmarketing business 🤷♂️🤦
Because the Indian government officials are involved in the black-market trade. Most of the time it is the politicians that are directly involved.
@@mohit13reddy well said,
Probably because
A: many government officials are actively involved in black marketing and illegal harvesting/theft sandalwood
B: They are completely apathetic to the needs, culture, heritage, etc. Of the country, and only care for short term gains, half of the f****** have children with US citizenship
@Time Machine In Karnataka it is BJP that is in power, the smuggling of sandalwood hasn't stopped
Its bizarre that Teak& Eucalyptus is encouraged to plant which actually drains the ground water. Even though the ban on Sandalwood cultivation was lifted in early 2000, people are still reluctant as the cultivator have no say in cutting&selling but the Government.
Very good informative video also good thing....!
This was super informative and insightful. Seeing the distillation process and quality testing were the most interesting parts, for me.
Some constructive criticism:
The musical scoring needs a rethink. The reporter’s tone of voice often sounds like it’s delivering worrying news, often echoed in lines like:
5:39 “Out of only 10 sandalwood species, Indian sandalwood and Australian sandalwood have the highest commercial value”
(Dramatic, repetitious xylophone)
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I wish I knew that before so I could counter my Mom's "You think money grows on a tree?!" 😐
you must be an asian
@@Liam-ki7sw indian*
@@infinixgaming1791 his name tho
Then you'll also be interested in Oud/Agar wood, similar to sandalwood as it's a parasite that needs a host tree to grow.
when people are watching this most of them think pushpa
What could've possibly caused that dent on the second metal tube at 3:17?
Since the 60s I've had sandalwood beads, oils ,figures, till today I look for the smell and effects of the oil ,but unfortunately even the cost doesn't mean it is as good 😪
Watching this, made me realize the reason why the wood with a weird aroma burned so well, was because it was sandalwood. Cool
What?
Contact number
Beautiful creation ❤️
Got a sandalwood handle fixed blade knife. Love it. The wood is just so frickin' beautiful.
Great informative video
Did you know long ago when the famous international city of Hong Kong was just a fishing village, the island was once covered with forest of sandal wood trees? That's how Hong Kong got it's name. Hong Kong means FRAGRANT HARBOR because of the forest of sandal wood trees. When nasty British started settling in Hong Kong, and made into British colony, those British destroyed the forest of sandal wood trees by cutting ALL of them down, and building a city on that island. The question is ...... are there any sandal wood tree existing on the island city of Hong Kong? Sandal wood tree is now an endangered plant species.
Hey Chinese , listen here.....
Sandalwood is native to South india only...
It is also in Australia because British introduced it to Australia in 1800s...
Do not claim indian product
@@peace719 ••••• Sandal wood trees are also grown in China and southeast Asia.