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Handcrafted of cotton with leather trim in smoky beige, this complex bowling bag from India carries on the artisanal traditions of West Bengal's Shantiniketan region. Featuring an original design by Kailash and Anurag, the bag is detailed with batik motifs, using a wax resist along with colorful dyes. An ID tag dangles from one of the straps, and two belt buckles at the side adjust the bag's size. Opening with a tuck lock clasp, the front flap lifts to reveal a pocket for storing small items and accessories. The bag's main zipper opens to a lined interior in candy apple red, complete with a zipper pocket and an open pocket.

By Om Prakash, this purple shoulder bag showcases India's traditional block print art. Elephants and paisleys in gold alternate with suns on the front and back. Fully lined, the purse features an inner pocket that zips closed.

Block-printing is done by hand, so please expect slight differences.

A sapphire peacock of golden wings and an emerald and sapphire tail is the proud national bird of India. It graces the cover of this handcrafted journal, whose back cover replicates an ancient postcard with a court stamp paper and immigration stamp. The screen printed images are bordered by olive green cotton, including the ribbon. From Asha Prabha, the journal features 48 pages of blank handmade paper.

A stylish tote bag adorned with a screen-printed geometric pattern in bright white and blue shades will be your best companion for a weekend getaway, a shopping spree and much more. Crafted from cotton, Indian artisan Arushi Gupta’s eye-catching design features a magnetic snap closure opening up to a fully lined interior equipped with a practical zippered pocket for seamless organization.

Sanchit transforms russet brown leather into a handsome and practical wallet for men. Minimalist in style, the modern billfold features two open compartments for bills, two pockets for credit cards and driver's license, plus a long zipper pocket. It is lined in a beige, black and slate grey print.