Bags for Women

Bags for Women – Potlis, Clutches, Slings & Totes, Handcrafted in India

268 handcrafted bags from Saagah by Tjori: gota-patti silk and moti (pearl) potli bags, Shreenath and Patola-print potlis with tassels, velvet tila-embroidered potlis, silk Patola-print and brocade box clutches (some with detachable slings), handloom Ikat clutch bags in a dozen colours, and cotton utility totes. Prices from ₹969 for a gota-patti potli to about ₹2,400 for embellished clutches; most bags ₹1,000–1,600.

Shop by type

• Potli bags – drawstring pouches in gota-patti silk, moti pearl, Patola print, velvet and embroidered silk, ₹969–2,019; the wedding and festive bag.
• Clutches – Patola-print rectangular and square box clutches, brocade box clutches with sling, gathered silk clutches, embellished evening clutches, ₹1,369–2,369.
• Sling bags – brocade box clutches and Ikat clutch bags with detachable sling straps, ₹1,369–1,569.
• Ikat clutch bags – handloom Ikat in rose pink, sky blue, violet, scarlet, crimson, Tuscan yellow, black and beige, ₹1,419–1,569.
• Utility totes – oversized cotton totes for work and travel.

How to choose

Weddings and festivals: a potli or brocade box clutch in the zari colour of your outfit – gold with warm tones, silver with cool. Evenings and receptions: Patola-print or embellished box clutch. Daytime and travel: Ikat clutch on a sling, or a utility tote. Size: box clutches are about 8 x 2 x 4.5 inches – phone, cards and lipstick; potlis hold a little more and sit on the wrist; dimensions are on each product page.

Pair with

Sarees and festive kurta sets (potlis, brocade clutches), co-ords and cotton dresses (Ikat clutches), and matching brocade mules and juttis.

Care

Keep silk, brocade, velvet and Ikat bags dry; spot clean with a dry cloth; store stuffed with tissue in a dust bag.

FAQs

Which bag for a wedding guest?

A gota-patti or moti potli if the outfit is heavy, a brocade or Patola box clutch if you want structure and a sling for the dance floor.

Do the clutches have a strap?

The brocade box clutches and Ikat clutch bags come with a detachable sling; potlis have a drawstring and wrist loop; gathered and embellished clutches are hand-held. The product page says which.

Can I return a bag?

Pieces are made to order, so we offer exchange or return for store credit within 48 hours of delivery on unused pieces with tags; no cash refunds, and clearance styles are final sale. See the returns policy.