27-year-old Khundrakpam Rani turned her passion into a profitable business, making her efforts a source of inspiration for many young minds. The venture, named ‘Dry Bloom,’ transforms wild flowers, which are often considered waste, into beautiful gift items and accessories, turning them into valuable creations. Rani, who hails from Tera Lukram Leirak in Imphal West, has always been fond of collecting dry flowers. In 2020, while pursuing her postgraduate degree in Botany, she began experimenting with transforming flowers on a trial basis.
What started as a small venture has now grown into a well-established business, which she named ‘Dry Bloom’. Rani’s venture initially faced skepticism from her parents but eventually convinced her mother, Khundrakpam Nandarani, to handle most practical work. The venture has grown, providing income and employment for at least two women. With growing demand for eco-friendly products, it has expanded to other states. Rani, a florist, offers a variety of flowers, including mini bouquets and hairpins. Despite facing a setback during the recent conflict, they have returned to normalcy.
They source flowers from hill districts and accessible areas to minimize investment, relying on friends and friends for delivery. Rani, a mother-daughter duo, runs a successful business without government support, using a small shed on her rooftop. She plants various flowers, including sola wood from West Bengal, to enhance bouquets. Rani uses Botany knowledge and Google to identify harmful species. They also provide training on dry flower bouquet making.
