Potli Bags

A potli actually means a bundle. Like a potli of herbs is a common refernce.Today, a small handbag made of cloth with a drawstring is called a Potli bag or potli. It holds as little as a clutch bag does.

Firstly, it is essentially used to carry items as in a clutch bag. Items such as cards, cash, lipsticks ,& mobile phones. The potli is positioned as a glamorous add on to an evening party or  a wedding.Further,it is an evening bag and adds a traditional touch. Thanks to the Ambani wedding where all the  fashionable women had a potlis in her hand. In addition, all the women with luxurious lehenga dresses had matching potli bags to carry their phones & other items.  As a matter of fact ,that explains the rise to prominence of the potli bags. In other words, it is a quintessential desi accessory that goes very well with desi dressing.

Recently, potlis have surged in popularity as  a fashionable accessory.

Work on Potlis

From intricate embroidery to luxurious fabrics, potlis are meticulously crafted to complement and enhance your wedding and party attire. It is predominantly in silver and gold. However,colourful potli bags to match your traditional wedding outfits are all available. They have embellished work as sequins work, zardozi work, mirror work & so on.Moreover, the drawstrings are made with beads or pearls. This is what makes the potlis attractive. Finally all wedding dresses and evening dresses are now made with matching potli bags. So, one does not have to look around for potlis.They are all readily available.

Shops for Potlis

Brands for potli bags : Anita Dongre, Mochi Shoes, Label Kanupriya, Kalki Fashion ,Venus Steps,  Metro Shoes, DLF mall, Frontier Raas

Also available in Khanmarket, LajpatNagar market GK Market etc.

Mumbai : Priya Boutique, ESBEDA

Bangalore : Aldo, Steve Madden, Accessorize, Westside

Jaipur: Bapu Bazar, Johari Bazar

Chennai : Fabindia

Kolkata: Sunshine 

Departmental Store : Lifestyle, Shopper Stop and Pantaloons

A  small bag  or purse for women  with a drawstring was referred to as a reticule, in France, or the Indispensable, as referred to as in England . They were the early modern evening bags for women. This was the first woman-purse. As women’s dresses did not have the pockets to store common items.Hence the need for a purse.