Purple and Yellow Drawstring Potli Bag with Embellishments and Patchwork
Gentle hand-wash separately in cold water with a mild detergent. Avoid soaking. Iron on medium heat while slightly damp.
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Behind this piece
Jute, called the "golden fibre" of Bengal, has clothed and carried the burdens of eastern India for centuries. This potli draws on a tradition of patchwork embellishment practised across Rajasthan and Gujarat, where fabric remnants were never wasted but stitched into something richer than their parts. The drawstring silhouette itself is ancient, appearing in temple friezes and miniature paintings as the vessel of offerings and ceremony. Here, purple and yellow meet in a combination that feels simultaneously festive and considered, the jute ground lending an honest, earthy texture to what is otherwise a quietly jubilant object.
How to style
Carry this potli at a daytime mehendi alongside a mustard silk kurta and oxidised silver jhumkas. For a wedding reception, pair it with a purple tissue saree and block-heeled mojaris in tan leather, letting the bag echo rather than compete with your drape. On a festive afternoon, it works equally well with a cotton anarkali in ivory or cream, where the patchwork becomes the sole point of colour. The drawstring tie, worn loose at the wrist or looped over the shoulder, gives the bag an unhurried, artisanal ease appropriate to each occasion.
Fabric & care
Jute is a natural bast fibre and rewards gentle handling. Do not submerge this bag in water; spot-clean soiling with a barely damp cloth and a mild, fragrance-free soap, working in the direction of the weave. Keep away from prolonged sunlight, which can fade the embellishments and yellow the jute ground unevenly. Allow it to air-dry completely in shade before storing. Store flat or lightly stuffed with tissue paper inside a breathable cotton pouch, away from moisture and direct heat. Handled with care, jute gains a supple patina rather than deteriorating.
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