Handwoven Mangalagiri Box Bag - Mustard Checks
The Product
This handcrafted box bag features green and mustard checks. It has small red flowers, which enhance the beauty of the bag. It has one big zip pouch in the center, 1 big compartment, and a zip pocket inside for mobile and cash and a small pocket for miscellaneous things. It is secured by a magnetic button on the top and comes with a double handle making it easy to wear on your shoulder or carry in your hand. The interior of the bag is waterresistant. It is the perfect handbag for everyday.
Product Specifications:
Product description: Handwoven Mangalagiri Box Bag Mustard Checks
Package contains: 1 Handwoven Mangalagiri Box Bag Mustard Checks
Material: Handwoven Mangalagiri Cotton
Colour: Red, Green, Orange
Dimensions (cms): 31 x 27 x 15
Weight: 400g
The Mangalagiri Story
Mangalagiri is a traditional technique of hand weaving originating in the Mangalagiri town of Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh. The craft is beleived to be more than 500 years old, from inscriptions discovered in the region. Mangalagiri cotton is known for its durability and vibrant colours. It has simple patterns characterised by the absence of woven designs on the body, and a fine zari threadwork in the border.
Your Impact
This bag belongs to The Upcycle Project, born out of Chanchal's process of excellence where every piece of fabric is used. This collection has been put together using the fabric left over from their various other collections. Sustainability is not a choice for us. It is built into our DNA, say the founders of Chanchal and, by supporting this brand, you are making an ecofriendly choice to support fabric upcycling a process that keeps thousands of tons of textile waste out of landfills everyday.
What's more, the fabrics are sourced directly from weaving houses and cooperatives and every bag is handcrafted using traditional techniques. This means that with every bag you buy, you're encouraging Indian crafts and helping provide our artisans a sustainable livelihood.
Why we like it
The beautifully handwoven bag really stands out from the crowd by combining a centuries old craft with a contemporary design. The delicate patterns are testament to the days of painstaking labour required to create each piece. Each bag is truly one of a kind since it is handcrafted and carries the signatures of the artistic process. It is roomy enough to carry all your daily essentials and it transitions easily from a casual day out to a more evening occasion, pairing equally well with an Indian ensemble as with Western outfits.
Maya says
As someone who's always on the lookout for traditional, handmade accessories featuring Indian handwoven textile, this beautiful box bag is a fantastic find! The sizing makes it easy to carry when I'm travelling and provides lots of room to carry stuff like passport, keys, phones, cosmetics and wallet. It's also a great option as a gift for a friend or sister who loves handlooms.