If you've read my last post (here) then you would know this is not about a new green bag but about bags which are Eco-friendly. How do you differentiate between a normal bag & an Eco-friendly bag? well the latter are made of completely natural materials: mostly cloth or jute. Now don't confuse leather bags as Eco friendly!..coz although they are made of a natural material but they are anything BUT Eco-friendly..(remember PETA?!?)
Also, some people might include paper bags in this category but I just fail to understand HOW..I mean you make paper out of trees right?!?..and cutting trees is NOT EQUAL to Eco friendly!!
Now jholas as they popularly known, are available everywhere these days. Taking Delhi in particular, CP inner circle, Janpath, Dilli Haat, Pahaarganj and all the state emporiums on Baba Kharak Singh Marg have the shops to stop at if you want a good one at a reasonable price. Also many brands like Accesorize, are selling them. But its your budget that should guide you.
Everything has its Pros & Cons but for these bags I really can't find any Cons. So I'm gonna try to convince you with the following:
1) Eco-Friendly..! In your own little way your (kinda) saving the environment :)
2) Available at VERY reasonable prices
3) Trendy
4) Available in all shapes,sizes, patterns, colors
5) Go well with Indian-wear (low-hanging-jholas especially)
6) Low maintenance--easily washable
7) Perfect for summer--they make the BEST beach bags ! ;)
8) Jute bags are perfect for carrying bottles
9) Helps local handicraft industry
10) Once they get old, can be used for household chores like bringing veggies, groceries etc! (see, like that ur ALSO saying NO to plastic..you should be proud !)
And anyway theres no dictatorship when it comes to using bags !....I personally have all kinds of them!.but as variety IS the spice of life, i would definitely encourage you to buy ATLEAST 1!
Also, some people might include paper bags in this category but I just fail to understand HOW..I mean you make paper out of trees right?!?..and cutting trees is NOT EQUAL to Eco friendly!!
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Now jholas as they popularly known, are available everywhere these days. Taking Delhi in particular, CP inner circle, Janpath, Dilli Haat, Pahaarganj and all the state emporiums on Baba Kharak Singh Marg have the shops to stop at if you want a good one at a reasonable price. Also many brands like Accesorize, are selling them. But its your budget that should guide you.
I've had many pretty jholas over the years..my friends would know..but sadly don't have most of them in pictures..here are some current ones !
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| from BE for Bags Rs200/- available at many sites online & Crossword stores all over Delhi |
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| picked up from Tate modern Art gallery in London |
Everything has its Pros & Cons but for these bags I really can't find any Cons. So I'm gonna try to convince you with the following:
1) Eco-Friendly..! In your own little way your (kinda) saving the environment :)
2) Available at VERY reasonable prices
3) Trendy
4) Available in all shapes,sizes, patterns, colors
5) Go well with Indian-wear (low-hanging-jholas especially)
6) Low maintenance--easily washable
7) Perfect for summer--they make the BEST beach bags ! ;)
8) Jute bags are perfect for carrying bottles
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9) Helps local handicraft industry
10) Once they get old, can be used for household chores like bringing veggies, groceries etc! (see, like that ur ALSO saying NO to plastic..you should be proud !)
And anyway theres no dictatorship when it comes to using bags !....I personally have all kinds of them!.but as variety IS the spice of life, i would definitely encourage you to buy ATLEAST 1!
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NOT what I have in mind ! :D enjoy |
I own atleast 4 jholas...mostly in jute...I have been looking for some good graphic printed totes for longest time...haven't been much lucky...
ReplyDeletehey opal this might help you !
Deletehttp://shop.seventymm.com/Static/be-for-bags
also checkout shops like Anokhi..they have cloth totes in very pretty patterns n colors... :)
hmmmmmm so i can see some preeti effect on u hehe just kidding...... anyway lets soon go out for shopping so that i can buy a jute or jhola for myself too..... :p
ReplyDeleteEco friendly totes are so much in for summers, love the feel, look and of course the freshness they provide. I think totes should become summer style statement...what say? ;)
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