1. Overview & Relationship to Panthera Prowl
Aranya is an artisanal craft initiative under the parent wildlife conservation & apparel brand Panthera Prowl (theprowl.in), founded by wildlife photographer Sajal Aryan. By accessing or ordering from this subdomain (aranya.theprowl.in), you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.
2. Nature of Handcrafted Artifacts
Every piece in our catalog is created using manual processes — including chisel wood-carving, traditional Dhokra lost-wax casting, and freehand Gond folk art. As a result:
- Natural Grain & Tone: Wood grains, knots, natural colour gradations in Sheesham, Teak, and Mango timber are inherent hallmarks of the material and not manufacturing defects.
- Chisel & Tool Marks: Subtle variations in relief depth, surface patina, and dimension (±5–10%) confirm authenticity and manual execution.
- Batch Numbering: Each piece is stamped with its respective seasonal studio batch allocation and accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity.
3. Pricing, Payments & Currency
All prices displayed on the website are listed in Indian National Rupees (INR) and are inclusive of applicable GST taxes. We accept UPI (GPay, PhonePe, Paytm), Debit/Credit cards, Net Banking, and Cash on Delivery on qualifying pin codes.
Direct studio pricing guarantees that you receive honest, small-batch craft directly from the makers without distributor markups.
4. Shipping, Small-Batch Fulfillment & Delivery
Because items are individually hand-buffed, oiled with cold-pressed Tung oil, and hand-packed in eco-friendly reused wood shavings:
- Standard order preparation time is 5–7 business days from our Jharkhand workshop.
- Transit times across India are typically 3–5 business days following courier dispatch.
- Tracking details will be transmitted via email and SMS once the package leaves the workshop.
5. 7-Day Returns, Exchanges & Transit Protection
We take pride in our 100% Transit Safe Guarantee. If a piece arrives damaged or structurally impaired:
- Notify our team within 48 hours of delivery with photographic evidence via email at dispatch@theprowl.in.
- We will provide an immediate replacement from the active batch or issue a full refund to your original payment method.
- Standard returns for non-damaged pieces are accepted within 7 days of receipt in original packaging.
6. Intellectual Property & Wildlife Protection Contribution
All wildlife relief designs, original sculpts, photographs, and storytelling assets are the exclusive intellectual property of Panthera Prowl and Aranya. Furthermore, 5% of net profits from every piece directly fund local forest anti-snare patrol initiatives in wildlife buffer zones.
7. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
These terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Republic of India. Any legal disputes arising in connection with orders shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Ranchi / Sawai Madhopur, India.
8. Customer Support & Workshop Contact
For custom dimensions, batch inquiries, or order updates, please reach out directly:
- Support Email: dispatch@theprowl.in
- Contact Desk: theprowl.in/contact ↗
- Workshop Desk: Aranya Studio Workshop, Tribal Craft Belt, Jharkhand, India.