{"title":"Socially Responsible","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSocially Responsible — Beautiful Products, Meaningful Impact\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Sikhana, we believe that what you buy should do more than look beautiful — it should mean something. Our Socially Responsible collection brings together a carefully curated selection of products from small businesses and artisan communities with a heritage story worth telling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are not products we make ourselves. They are products we champion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSupporting Communities with a Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach item in this collection has been chosen because it represents a community, a craft, or a maker whose work deserves a wider audience. From the villages of Sindh — where generations of artisans have kept traditional handcraft alive — to a talented female home chef in Peshawar bringing the flavours of her kitchen to the world, every product here is a direct act of support for the people behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Sell These Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSikhana was built on the belief that heritage craft and conscious commerce can coexist. By stocking these products alongside our own, we use our platform to amplify voices and livelihoods that might otherwise go unheard. Every purchase you make from this collection goes directly to the small business or artisan community that created it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Perfect Ethical Gift\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLooking for a gift that gives back? These products make thoughtful, conversation-starting gifts for anyone who values authenticity, culture, and conscious consumption. Explore our gift sets or browse gifts under £30.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSikhana. Authentic craft, conscious commerce, the art of Pakistani heritage — for your home and your table.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-collection-musk-rose-oud","title":"Aneela's Kheer \u0026 Sheer Khurma Mix — Homemade Heritage Dessert Kits","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(228, 72, 28);\"\u003eSome recipes are not written down. They are passed from hand to hand, from mother to daughter, across generations and continents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAneela's Kheer and Sheer Khurma Mixes are the result of one woman's determination to preserve the authentic flavours of her Pakistani kitchen — and share them with the world. Crafted in Peshawar by a talented female home chef, each 160g kit contains everything you need to make two of Pakistan's most beloved desserts, exactly as they have been made for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKheer — The Dessert of Celebration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilky, fragrant rice pudding enriched with green cardamom, crushed almonds and pistachios. Served cold in silver bowls at weddings, Eid gatherings, and every occasion that calls for something truly special. Kheer has been made in South Asian kitchens for thousands of years — its origins trace back to ancient Sanskrit texts and the royal kitchens of the Mughal empire. The recipe has barely changed. The love that goes into it never has.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSheer Khurma — The Taste of Eid Morning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheer Khurma — literally \u003cem\u003emilk with dates\u003c\/em\u003e in Persian — is the dish every Pakistani family makes on the morning of Eid ul-Fitr. Golden vermicelli simmered in rich full-fat milk, sweetened with sugar, enriched with crushed almonds, coconut, walnuts and the warm perfume of cardamom. It is the first thing eaten after a month of fasting. It is shared with neighbours, brought to elderly relatives, pressed into the hands of anyone who visits. It is, in the truest sense, a dish made of generosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Make It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoil one litre of full-fat milk on a medium flame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlowly add the full contents of your Aneela's packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook for 20 minutes, stirring gently and continuously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePour into a serving bowl, allow to cool, and serve cold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarnish with extra crushed pistachios, saffron strands, and rose petals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServes 4 - 6 people. Ready in just 20 minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains tree nuts (almonds, pistachios, walnuts, coconut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSheer Khurma Mix contains vermicelli which may contain gluten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for those with nut allergies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Note on Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Sikhana, we believe that scent and taste are inseparable parts of the same experience. When you serve kheer, light a \u003cstrong\u003eChambelli Ka Phool\u003c\/strong\u003e votive candle nearby — the jasmine and honeysuckle will echo the floral notes from a garden in Pakistan, creating an atmosphere that feels, unmistakably, like a Pakistani celebration. For sheer khurma, try our \u003cstrong\u003ePunjab Da Gulab\u003c\/strong\u003e votive — the tuberose and orange leave notes are the perfect olfactory companion to the sweetness of the vermicelli.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause the finest moments are always felt in more than one sense.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Aneela's Homemade Food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAneela's is a Pakistani artisan food brand crafting authentic homemade mixes using traditional recipes passed down through generations. Curated and stocked by Sikhana as part of our Socially Responsible collection — championing small businesses with a heritage story worth telling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the traditions you can read the full \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(228, 72, 28);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sikhana.uk\/blogs\/news\/kheer-sheer-khurma-eid-desserts\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Blog on Asian Desserts\" style=\"color: rgb(228, 72, 28);\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eblog \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eon this.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aneela's Food","offers":[{"title":"Sheer Khurma","offer_id":44730971553963,"sku":"MOIA22NB-1","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kheer","offer_id":47239145586859,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/0882\/8331\/files\/kheer-hero-with-chambelli-votives.png?v=1781638147"},{"product_id":"sindh-date-palm-leaf-baskets","title":"Handwoven Sindh Date Palm Leaf Baskets — Al Fresco Dining \u0026 Home Storage","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSlow craft, made with care, sold with conscience.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the rural villages of Sindh, Pakistan, the art of weaving date palm leaves into beautiful, functional objects has been passed down through generations of women artisans. These are not factory-made products. Each basket, hot pot and bottle holder is handwoven by skilled craftswomen using techniques that are centuries old — and naturally sourced dyes that give every piece its vivid, distinctive colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy purchasing from this collection, you are directly supporting the livelihoods of these communities — many of whom were severely affected by the catastrophic 2022 Pakistan floods. This is conscious commerce at its most tangible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 4 core colours (green, pink, blue \u0026amp; black) and 4 printed patterns (pink \u0026amp; green, black \u0026amp; white, blue \u0026amp; yellow, purple \u0026amp; pink). 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