{"title":"Bags","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne bag, and it is built to work. The \u003cstrong\u003eIkat Tote\u003c\/strong\u003e is handwoven in Ahmedabad, trimmed in vegan leather, closed with a metal zip across the top, and cut around a padded sleeve that takes a fourteen-inch laptop. Inside there is a zip pocket and slip pockets, because a tote without compartments is just a sack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth is woven ikat rather than printed. The yarn is resist-dyed by hand before it reaches the loom, so the pattern sits inside the weave and its edges blur slightly, which is the tell for the real thing. Available in Midnight, Noor and Ruby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the piece in the range that has to survive a commute rather than an evening, and it is built accordingly. We styled it three ways in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.houseoffalguni.com\/blogs\/news\/the-ikat-work-tote-styled-three-ways\"\u003ethe Ikat work tote, styled three ways\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWoven, Not Printed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIkat is one of the few textile techniques where the pattern exists before the cloth does. The weaver works out the design in advance, binds sections of yarn to resist the dye, dyes it, unbinds it, and only then begins to weave, aligning thread against thread so the pattern emerges as the fabric forms. There is no undo. A misalignment of a few millimetres compounds across a length, which is why the soft-edged, slightly wavering motif is the signature of the technique rather than a defect in it. A printed imitation has crisp edges, because a machine has no such problem to solve. The full test is in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.houseoffalguni.com\/blogs\/news\/what-is-ikat-woven-vs-printed\"\u003ehow to tell a real woven ikat from a print\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Ikat Tote fit a laptop?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, up to fourteen inches, in a padded interior sleeve with extra cushioning. There is also an inner zip pocket, slip pockets, and a metal zip across the top of the bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the ikat woven or printed?\u003c\/strong\u003e Woven. The yarn is resist-dyed by hand before it goes on the loom, so the pattern lives inside the cloth rather than sitting on the surface. If the edges of a pattern are perfectly crisp, you are looking at a print of ikat rather than ikat. We explain how to check in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.houseoffalguni.com\/blogs\/news\/what-is-ikat-woven-vs-printed\"\u003ewhat is ikat\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a work bag or an everyday bag?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both, though the padded sleeve and the zip make it a better commuter than most handwoven totes. It is the bag to carry when you want something that holds a working day without looking like it was designed for one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the leather real?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. The handles and trim are vegan leather. Full material details are listed under Product Details on the product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow can I tell handwoven from powerloom?\u003c\/strong\u003e Handwoven cloth has small irregularities in the weave and a slightly uneven selvedge; powerloom is mechanically perfect. We set out the checks in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.houseoffalguni.com\/blogs\/news\/handloom-vs-powerloom-how-to-tell-difference\"\u003ehandloom versus powerloom\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the colours run?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not in ordinary use. Ikat is dyed at the yarn stage rather than surface-printed, which makes the colour considerably more stable than a print, since it goes through the thread rather than sitting on it. Keep it out of prolonged damp all the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I carry it with?\u003c\/strong\u003e It reads best against something plain, which usually means one of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.houseoffalguni.com\/collections\/kurtis\"\u003ekurtis\u003c\/a\u003e or the shirt dress. Keep the earrings small and let the bag be the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Do not machine wash or soak it. Store it upright and lightly stuffed so the base keeps its shape, and keep it out of direct sun over long periods.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ikat-tote-bag","title":"Ikat Tote Bag for Women","description":"\u003cp\u003eA work tote that carries the laptop and still looks like part of the outfit. The Ikat Tote Bag is handwoven in Ahmedabad, with a padded sleeve for laptops up to 14 inches, a premium metal zip, vegan leather handles, and a zip-and-slip interior for everything you move through a day with. Three colourways: Midnight Ikat in blue, Noor in black, and Ruby Ikat in red. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 20px; align-items: center; margin: 18px 0; padding: 12px 0; border-top: 1px solid #e7e1d8; border-bottom: 1px solid #e7e1d8; font-size: 14px; color: #5a534a;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e✦ Handcrafted in Ahmedabad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✦ Fits 14″ Laptop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✦ Easy Returns\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 18px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #0f0d0b; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; color: #5a534a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 12px 6px 0; font-weight: 600; color: #0f0d0b; vertical-align: top; width: 130px;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0;\"\u003eHandwoven ikat fabric with vegan leather handles and trim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 12px 6px 0; font-weight: 600; color: #0f0d0b; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0;\"\u003e14.5″ W × 11″ H × 4″ D (when open)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 12px 6px 0; font-weight: 600; color: #0f0d0b; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eLaptop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0;\"\u003ePadded sleeve fits laptops up to 14 inches, with extra cushioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 12px 6px 0; font-weight: 600; color: #0f0d0b; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eClosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0;\"\u003ePremium metal zip with smooth glide and secure top closure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 12px 6px 0; font-weight: 600; color: #0f0d0b; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eInterior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0;\"\u003ePadded laptop sleeve, inner zip pocket and slip pockets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 12px 6px 0; font-weight: 600; color: #0f0d0b; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eColourways\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0;\"\u003eMidnight Ikat (blue), Noor (black), Ruby Ikat (red)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 12px 6px 0; font-weight: 600; color: #0f0d0b; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eCraft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0;\"\u003eHandwoven ikat, resist-dyed before weaving; handcrafted in Ahmedabad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 12px 6px 0; font-weight: 600; color: #0f0d0b; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eCare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0;\"\u003eWipe clean with a dry cloth. Keep away from prolonged moisture.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 12px 6px 0; font-weight: 600; color: #0f0d0b; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eGood to know\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0;\"\u003eHandwoven, slight variation in the ikat motif is natural, not a defect.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #0f0d0b; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: #5a534a; margin: 0;\"\u003eIkat is woven, not printed. The yarn is resist-dyed by hand before it ever reaches the loom, so the pattern lives inside the cloth rather than sitting on top of it. We took that heritage weave and built it into a bag for the working day, with a padded sleeve for the laptop and room for everything else you carry. Handwoven in Ahmedabad and finished with vegan leather. The small shifts in the motif are the weave's signature, not a flaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #0f0d0b; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003eStyle It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; color: #5a534a;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 12px 7px 0; font-weight: 600; color: #0f0d0b; vertical-align: top; width: 120px;\"\u003eFor work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0;\"\u003eWith the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.houseoffalguni.com\/products\/nilkamal-short-kurti\" style=\"color: #5a534a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNilkamal Kurti\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.houseoffalguni.com\/products\/ruby-raga-collar-kurta\" style=\"color: #5a534a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRuby Raga Kurta\u003c\/a\u003e and tailored trousers.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 12px 7px 0; font-weight: 600; color: #0f0d0b; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eFor day to evening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0;\"\u003eAdd the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.houseoffalguni.com\/products\/nilufar-modal-silk-stole\" style=\"color: #5a534a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNilufar Modal Silk Stole\u003c\/a\u003e over your shoulder and the look shifts.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 12px 7px 0; font-weight: 600; color: #0f0d0b; vertical-align: top;\"\u003ePick your palette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 7px 0;\"\u003eMidnight for blues, Noor for an all-black edit, Ruby to carry a pop of colour.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; color: #8a8178; margin: 12px 0 0;\"\u003eNot sure which colourway works for you? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.houseoffalguni.com\/pages\/contact\" style=\"color: #5a534a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll help you pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"House Of Falguni","offers":[{"title":"Midnight Ikat","offer_id":50119026245869,"sku":"HOF-BAG-TOT-MID","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Noor","offer_id":50119026278637,"sku":"HOF-BAG-TOT-NOR","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ruby Ikat","offer_id":50119026311405,"sku":"HOF-BAG-TOT-RUB","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/1300\/0173\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Jun_16_2026_at_07_48_15_PM.png?v=1781715120"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.houseoffalguni.com\/collections\/bags.oembed","provider":"House Of Falguni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}