India's ‘it' bags

Fabric bags are an ubiquitous accessory. And now, perhaps feeding off the temptation of bags from global luxury brands, local designers too are glamming up their game. Here are some select fabric bags, from designer options to high-street versions, in a new avatar, infused with beauty, originality and femininity.

THE CLEO POTLI BY SHADES OF INDIA

Crochet work with silk and chiffon, ₹ 3,000, available at Good Earth stores in New Delhi and Mumbai and at Shades of India, 127, Meher Chand Market, Lodhi Colony, New Delhi.

THE PÉRO JHOLA

ROSE-BUD GOLD CROCHET POTLI BY OMNAH

DESERT CRAFT DUFFLE BAG FROM GRASSROOT BY ANITA DONGRE

THE KASHI EMB COTTON TOTE BY PLAY CLAN

₹ 7,995, available on Theplayclan.com.

THE MASHRU KUTCH SLING

In block-printed gajji and cotton, with a charm by Pure Ghee Designs, 2,500, available at Kamala: The Craft Store, Rajiv Gandhi Handicrafts Bhawan, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi, or email sales@puregheedesigns.com

THE BUTTERFLY MANIA POUCH BY SOPHIA 203

In silk-thread embroidery, 10,625. To buy, email sophia@sophia203.com.

MAHEYA BY FUSION BEATS

Cotton jacquard backpack with a cotton canvas front flap with thread embroidery, 3,999, available at Fusion Beats stores in New Delhi, Chandigarh and Mumbai.

SILK BROCADE CLUTCH BY FABINDIA

BOX CLUTCH BY OOTPATANG

EARTHY ROOTS TURN HEADS CIRCULAR CROSS BODY FRINGE BAG BY JODI