Quilted Laptop Bag (Maroon) Created by Women Artisans

The Product:
Strong and spacious, this quilted laptop bag can be used for different purposes. Its design is very ethnic with Mangalgiri cloth in attractive colours with contrasting straps in Kalamkari. The inside is fully lied with Kalamkari print so that the bag is attractive on the inside as well. The bag has a rubber base to provide support for any heavy items that you may carry and two zipped pockets inside to organise your belongings. A full zip closure on the top will keep your belongings safe. A foam layer on the inside provides cushioning and makes the bag stronger.
 
Product specifications:
Dimensions 16 cm (L) X 11 cm (B) X 35 cm (H). Perfect for a 15.5in laptop.
Contents 1 maroon quilted laptop bag with zip closure and waistlength straps.
Material Kalamkari cotton.
Note: As with all upcycled products, the colours are dependent on the available material. So your bag may differ slightly from what is shown here, but the design and overall colour will always be the same.
 
Partner story:
To provide for their families, women in urban slums often have to give up on their skills in designing, tailoring and art. Kriti Kala is empowering several such families in Hyderabad and providing them with a platform to showcase their artistic talents. The women are trained in hand embroidery as well as financial literacy and armed with an opportunity to uplift themselves.
 These useful skills give them access to a social and occupational network. It enables them to develop a sustainable livelihood in a safe environment, improves their quality of life, and builds a sense of agency.
 
Your impact:
A purchase from Kriti Kala will help you create a twofold impact. With just one click, you are empowering the Hyderabadi slum dwellers to get a sustainable livelihood and earn a respectable income. Since each product by the organisation is made using upcycled, ecofriendly products, you are also adding a green mark in your home and reducing your carbon footprint.
Improving livelihoods, empowering women and reducing the pollution of the environment, by opting for these products, you are making a criticala (Kriti Kala) decision!
 
Why we like it:
Giving a traditional look to your electronic device, this quilted bag is sure to jazz up the monochromatic devices. The soft fabric and zipper pouches are very practical and safe for your belongings. We love how the traditional designing and tailoring has been given a modern touch for usability. If you are traditional at heart but modern in your work approach, this quilted laptop bag could be a great choice!

Tanvi says:
What I love most about it is that it doesn't look like an exclusive laptop bag but is still perfect for your compact computer. The straps are designed in a way as to balance the weight perfectly on the shoulder and waist. The cute zipper is another detail that I love about the quaint bag.
For those of us who travel quite a distance to workplace (or college) every day, the quilted bag is just perfect because it can be worn and taken off very easily. If you are an old soul trapped in a modern world, this bag is the perfect purchase!