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A story is only the beginning.

India has never had a single story.

It has always been a constellation of worlds, woven together by mountains and rivers, forests and deserts, languages and dialects, songs and festivals, art and craft, memories and traditions.

Every tale carries a little piece of the world it comes from.

Kaahaani Ghar is a growing universe of these tales and the worlds around them. We discover stories from across India and bring them to life through characters, art, objects and experiences.

The Kaahaani Mail Club is our first way of bringing a little piece of this world to you.

Kaahaani Ghar Mail Club

Your monthlymembership includes:

One parcel each month, built around a story from Indian folklore.

₹2,427
every 3 months

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Inside every parcel

  • An illustrated zine

    This month's Indian folklore story, told through illustrated pages.

  • A postcard

    Write a note, send it, or keep it for your collection.

  • Stickers

    Little keepsakes from the month's story and characters.

  • A Tale Behind the Tale

    A little note about the story, folklore and its origins.

  • A bookmark

    For the next story, and the one after that.

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FAQs

›What exactly is Kaahaani Ghar?

Kaahaani Ghar is a growing universe of characters pulled straight from Indian folklore: heroes, spirits, tricksters, and everything in between, each with their own story. Think of it as India's own universe of legendary characters, told one story at a time. A new one arrives every month, so there's always something to look forward to.

›What's actually inside the envelope?

An illustrated zine with that month's story, a postcard you can give to someone with a note or keep as a collection, stickers, a bookmark, and A Tale Behind the Tale. And a lot of happiness and love.

›Where do the stories come from?

Real Indian folklore, tales that have been carried, retold, and reshaped across different regions and communities for generations. We pick one, reimagine it, and turn it into something you can actually hold. And we don't leave you guessing where it's from either.

›What does A Tale Behind the Tale tell me?

This is where we get specific. A Tale Behind the Tale tells you which folklore that month's story is drawing from, which community or part of India it belongs to, and a bit of context around it — how it's traditionally told, what it means where it comes from, sometimes a small detail we came across while researching it. So by the time you've finished the zine, you're not just left with a nice story. You know where it's from.

›Do I need to read the stories in order?

No. Every story stands on its own, so jumping in whenever you join works fine. That said, characters do come back, and their stories quietly carry on from one month to the next so the longer you stay, the more you'll start noticing how it all connects.

›Who is Kaahaani Ghar for?

For anyone who grew up on Tinkle, Chandamama, or Amar Chitra Katha, and misses that feeling. For anyone who remembers waiting a whole week for the next episode of their favourite serial, just to find out what happens next. Kaahaani Ghar brings a little of that magic back. For curious minds who want to discover the stories, traditions and communities that make India so wonderfully diverse. For parents looking for something meaningful to read with their children. And for anyone who simply loves a good story. Kaahaani Ghar is made for adults, parents, children, and everyone in between. We're starting with stories that adults can enjoy on their own or share with little ones, with more editions for younger readers already on our list. Watch this space.

›How often does a parcel arrive?

Once a month.

›Can I gift a subscription?

Yes. Pick the month you'd like gifted, add a short note of your own, and if you like, send us a photo of the two of you — we'll print it out and tuck it into the parcel, so it feels like it came straight from you.

›Can I cancel or pause my subscription?

Yes — cancel anytime before the next month's parcel is due, and you won't be charged for it.

›Where do you ship to?

We ship all over India. International shipping will be available soon, so if you're outside India, hang tight — we'll be there before you know it.

For any queries, email at hello@kaahaanighar.com