{"product_id":"pearl-potli-bags-set","title":"Pearl Potli Bags - Set of 2 Bandhani Pouches with Pearl Straps","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe dressed-up version of the potli: two Bandhani drawstring pouches, ten inches square, with a multi-strand pearl and gold-bead strap instead of a plain cord, and a beaded mandala medallion worked into the front. These are made to be carried at a function rather than handed out at the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet of 2 bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 x 10 inches each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal weight: approx. 100 g (3.5 oz) for the pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBandhani-dyed fabric with pearls, beads and tassel trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawstring closure with a pearl strap handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry clean only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice is for the set of two\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Bandhani is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBandhani, or bandhej, is the tie-dye of Gujarat and Rajasthan. The cloth is pinched into hundreds of tiny points, each tied off with thread, then dyed - the tied points resist and come out as dots. The word comes from bandhan, to tie. It is why the pattern here is speckled and slightly irregular rather than printed and even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy these\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap is the difference. A plain potli has a cord you pull; this one has a looped handle strung with pearls and gold beads, long enough to hang from the wrist. On the front, a mandala medallion is beaded on by hand - not appliqued, not printed. Two bags to a set, 100 g for the pair, so they post as easily as a card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in the set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo bags, ten inches square each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePearl and gold bead strap handle on each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeaded mandala medallion on the front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold tassels at the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colourways shown across the photographs include pink, yellow, maroon and gold. Check the images on this listing for the pair currently supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere they work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarried at a wedding, a mehndi or a sangeet - this is the bag that goes with the outfit rather than the one the outfit's jewellery arrives in. Also given as a bridesmaid gift, and used as a jewellery pouch for travel, where the pearl strap makes it easy to find in a bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBridesmaid and bridal party gifts, a mehndi favour for the close family rather than the whole guest list, a birthday, or a gift for someone who already has plenty of things and no more room for objects. If you need pouches in bulk for a whole function, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/indian-handmade-potli-bags-set-of-10-wedding-favor-return-gift-clutch-purse-drawstring-pouch-free-usa-shipping\"\u003eplain Bandhani set of ten\u003c\/a\u003e is the one to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry clean only. Bandhani is dyed rather than printed, so washing at home will bleed the colour. Keep the pearl strap out of perfume and hairspray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many bags do I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTwo. The price is for the pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from your set of ten?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThese are larger at ten inches, they have a pearl and gold bead strap handle rather than a plain drawstring cord, and they carry a beaded mandala medallion on the front. The set of ten is the plain version, made for handing out in quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the pearls real?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. They are decorative faux pearls strung with gold-toned beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the strap long enough to carry on the shoulder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a wrist-length looped handle, not a shoulder strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat will fit inside?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAt ten inches square: a phone, a jewellery set, a lipstick and a card. It is a functional evening pouch, not a handbag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Bandhani?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA tie-dye technique from Gujarat and Rajasthan in which the cloth is tied off in hundreds of tiny points before dyeing, so the tied spots stay undyed. The dots are the signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill mine look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nClose, not identical. Bandhani is a hand process and the beadwork is applied by hand, so both vary between bags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I order these in bulk?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Email contact@urliutsav.com with your quantity and your date and we will quote you and confirm timing before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if they arrive damaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping is insured. Photograph the damage, email contact@urliutsav.com, and we will replace them or make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I return them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, within 30 days in original condition and packaging. Return shipping is arranged and paid by the customer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping and assurance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree insured shipping across the USA and Canada. Ships from San Ramon, California, usually within one business day. If it arrives damaged, send us a photo and we will resolve it - transit damage is covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee more gifting pieces in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indian-return-gifts\"\u003eIndian Return Gifts\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Urli Utsav Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43564413255731,"sku":"potli-wedding","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/1534\/2899\/files\/potliimage1.jpg?v=1755845507","url":"https:\/\/urliutsav.com\/products\/pearl-potli-bags-set","provider":"Urli Utsav","version":"1.0","type":"link"}