You know that moment after every birthday party when you sit amid leftover cake and confetti thinking, “What on earth do I give as return gifts this year?” I’ve been there. Once I even handed out scented candles that melted before the guests reached home in Udaipur heat. That’s when I realised we adults don’t […]

Ever packed your weekend clothes perfectly, only to realize your bag looks like it’s also on a holiday? Been there. I used to wrestle with half-zipped totes and last-minute “stuff everything in” moments before every short trip. From hill stations to beach runs, I’ve learned one thing — the right tote can calm half your

I still remember my first ever jute tote. It was a giveaway from a local fest, nothing fancy, but that rough beige texture felt so honest. Over the years, I’ve seen how people now pick their tote bags not just for looks but for what they say about them. In a world full of plastic

Okay, confession time. Every time my husband packs for a trip, I end up fixing his bag. He’ll grab a random tote that folds mid-way or can’t carry his laptop safely, and I’m there, trying to repack it all before we miss our cab. That’s when it hit me — men don’t always have “functional

Every time I look at my bags, I remember my younger self stuffing random things into a jhola and hoping it matched my outfit. Half the time, it didn’t. The other half, the bag’s strap gave up halfway through the day. But somewhere between messy wardrobe days and rainy-season regrets, I realised that a good

Remember those college days when your bag was either too cute to be practical or too practical to be cute? Same. I’ve had tote handles snap minutes before class, rain soak through my notes, and fabrics that sagged after one laundry day. That’s when I realised — finding a reusable cotton tote that actually survives

There was a time when I used to borrow totes from friends because none of mine ever felt “me.” Either the prints were too loud or the straps gave up after one grocery run. Finally, one weekend, I thought — haath se hi bana leti hoon! That’s how my first DIY tote happened. Bit crooked,

I’ve ruined more gifts than I’d like to admit. One time, I got my friend an “aesthetic” tote that turned into a soggy mess the first time she stepped out in Udaipur’s surprise rain. Lesson learned. Now, I only pick things that make life easier, not messier. That’s exactly why waterproof cotton totes have become

You know that mini heart attack every time you’re rushing from office to airport, wondering if your tote can handle it all? Laptop, charger, passport, lunch dabba, lipstick… and suddenly the zip gives up. Been there. I’ve had tote straps snap mid-security check and once even spilled coffee on my boarding pass. Finding that one

Introduction If you’ve ever spilled chai inside your tote while running late for work, trust me, you are not alone. I once did that on a Monday morning, and the smell haunted me until Wednesday. That’s when I realized—finding the right office tote can actually save your sanity. A good one takes you from commute