From potlis to totes and handbags, L.B. Raskar And Sons in Mandai is a heaven for all bags handcrafted. Coming from various artisan areas from across the country and showcasing their finest of work, this store is where you shop for the bags you need. The simple store is stacked with all kinds of bags with zari work, thread work, mirror work and many such options. The choices are so many and confusing hence, we’ve decided to pick the best five from here.
Treat Yourself To An Embroidered Or Printed Handcrafted Bag From This Mandai Store
Potlis
Looking for something to pair with your traditional outfit? Take a look at this store’s potli collection. Made from several material like velvet, cotton, silk and others, you will find them with all types of designs and work done on these potlis. There are potlis with zari work, some with mirror work and also a lot of them with vibrant and colourful thread work.
Sling Bags
Shaped like an Indian hand fan, the store has a number of such bags with them. You will find a large variety of these bags in thread work and mirror work. These bags would look really fab with a simple kurti. The prices for these bags starts at INR 150.
Totes
An essential sub-type of bags, you will find a number of totes available over here. There are options in plain totes and then there are some which have prints of warli art, madhubani art and other designs. These bags start at INR 300.
Clutches
Well, not exactly like the hard clutches that you are used to, this store has a unique take on clutches too. Made from cotton, silk as well as velvet, clutches at this store are more in lines to go with sarees. They have a number of clutches that have a lot of elaborate embroidery work on them. The prices for these clutches starts at INR 180.
Hand Bags
If you too are a fan of all things bright and colourful, then this place has a number of hand bags for your taste. There are purses with intricate thread work and mirror work on them. They are available in solid colour shades of yellow, blue, green and others. The prices for these bags starts at INR 250.