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Cloth, cord, clay or stone is chosen by hand for grain, weight and character before work begins.
The piece is cut, shaped or formed by an artisan, working to the exact design by hand.
Detailing, embellishment or finishing work — beading, printing, painting or stitching — is added by hand.
Every piece is checked by hand before it leaves Ahmedabad, so small natural variations are seen, not hidden.
Jal is a 9.5 × 7 inch quilted cotton mini tote with a No. 5 zip, two top handles and an adjustable crossbody strap that clips on with gold-tone swivel snap hooks. Jal means water. Grey and white stripes run the height of the bag, scattered with small red hearts.
₹1,699. Also in Rani and Matsya.
Jal means water, and the print runs like rain down a window: narrow slate-grey and white stripes, broken by small red hearts scattered at random. The grey is soft rather than sharp, so from a distance the bag reads as a neutral and up close as something playful. The top handles and the long strap carry the same stripe, so it looks finished whichever way you hold it.
Jal means water, and the print runs like rain down a window: narrow slate-grey and white stripes, broken by small red hearts scattered at random. The grey is soft rather than sharp, so from a distance the bag reads as a neutral and up close as something playful. The top handles and the long strap carry the same stripe, so it looks finished whichever way you hold it.
| Style | Mini tote with two top handles and a removable, adjustable crossbody strap |
| Dimensions | 9.5″ wide × 7″ tall × 4″ deep (body only; excludes handles). Opens to 8″ between the front and back walls; 1″-wide zip. Handle drop 9″. Crossbody strap drop adjusts from 12″ to 24″ |
| Material | Quilted panel of 100% cotton, filling included, 250 GSM |
| Printed cotton (not hand block printed) | |
| Origin | Handmade in Jaipur by House of Falguni artisans; inspected at HOF in Ahmedabad before dispatch |
| Closure | No. 5 zip across the top |
| One horizontal pocket stitched on the side | |
| Hardware | Removable, adjustable long strap with gold-tone swivel snap hooks |
| Craft time | Approximately 4 hours of making time |
| Care | Hand wash or machine wash in cold water. Empty the bag completely first. |
| In the parcel | The mini tote and its removable long strap |
What size is the mini tote?
9.5 inches wide and 7 inches tall on the body, not counting the handles. Unzipped, it opens to 8 inches between the front and back walls. It is 4 inches deep, the zip is 1 inch wide, and the two top handles have a 9 inch drop from the top of the bag.
How do I carry it?
By the two top handles, or crossbody or on the shoulder with the long strap, which adjusts from a 12 inch to a 24 inch drop, clips on with gold-tone swivel snap hooks and can be removed. On the strap it works as a mini sling bag.
Can it be washed?
Yes. Hand wash or machine wash in cold water, with the bag emptied first.
Is Jal a good everyday bag?
Yes. Of the three minis it is the easiest to pair, because grey and white behave like a neutral. The red hearts are small enough that it still works with a patterned outfit.
Can it be returned?
No. Bags and pouches are non-returnable. If it arrives damaged or incorrect, submit the HOF return form within 48 hours of delivery with clear photographs, and keep the piece and all packaging while the request is reviewed. See the Refund Policy.
See both sizes in the quilted tote bags, and pack inside with a makeup pouch set. Buying for a wedding? See our useful gifts for a bride-to-be.
Handwoven in Ahmedabad, slight variation in the ikat weave is natural to the technique.
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