Shop Affordable Tote Bags: 5 Women-Led Brands for Handcrafted Tote Bags

April 17, 2025

Whether you're headed to work, on a quick grocery run, or on a weekend getaway, a good tote bag is always in style. Even better when it’s handmade, sustainable, and designed by women entrepreneurs across India. From intricate macrame designs to hand-painted cotton totes and tribal weaves, here are women-led bag brands where you can find beautiful, functional tote bags.

1.  Feb & Flowers by Zara Naqvi

At Feb & Flowers, artist and founder Zara Naqvi turns her original hand-painted artworks into stunning, 100% cotton tote bags. She offers unique, eco-conscious designs priced between ₹499 and ₹699, making them some of the most affordable tote bags with artistic value. These aren't just bags, they're limited-edition art prints you can carry. This woman-led brand offers nationwide delivery and free shipping over ₹2000, with a smooth experience from cart to doorstep. You can find her links to her social media and website on her Women Listed Profile.

Women Listed Profile – https://womenlisted.com/zaranaqvi133195

2.  Inde Homes by Janvi Dhawan

Inde Homes, a woman-led brand by Janvi Dhawan, brings together traditional hand block printing and functional design. The brand offers totes, slings, and pouches made with premium cotton and priced from ₹200 to ₹1000. Their colorful, multipurpose totes are perfect for those seeking affordable tote bags with a handcrafted touch in different sizes. She has a variety of prints and color options that you can buy through her Instagram and at exhibitions across Delhi NCR.

Women Listed Profile – https://womenlisted.com/janvi135241

3.  Sarva by Uttara Rathore

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Sarva, led by Uttara Rathore, is a young brand where you will find cotton tote bags with rich Rajasthani handblock prints. This woman-led brand based in Gujarat, offers quilted and duck canvas totes priced between ₹900–₹1000. She makes sure to offer bags that are spacious, washable, and kid-friendly. Whether you're heading to work or packing for travel, these tote bags for women are both stylish and practical. Uttara ships across India and overseas, taking online payments only for added security. You can browse this woman entrepreneur’s work via Instagram @sarva_by_uttara or at pop-up exhibitions across cities.

Women Listed Profile – https://womenlisted.com/uttara147373

4.  Infinite Knots by Nimisha N. Sanghavi

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Infinite Knots blends boho aesthetics with sustainability, offering macrame eco-friendly tote bags in India made from cotton cords and jute. With 6–8 original designs and customization options that blend traditional macrame artistry with modern aesthetics, Nimisha N. Sanghavi makes sure each piece stand out. Prices range between ₹699 and ₹2999, with shipping charges extra. Bags are sold both online and offline; and shipped via courier or India Post.

Women Listed Profile – https://womenlisted.com/nimishansanghavi

5. TribAttire by Dolonchapa Bhattacharyya

Dolonchapa Bhattacharyya’s TribAttire celebrates tribal artistry through vegan bags made by artisans from North-East India and beyond. Specializing in sustainable fashion, their totes are made from high-quality natural fabrics like cotton and are priced between ₹999 and ₹2999. More than just accessories, the totes from this woman-led brand reflect tribal culture and ethical values. Shop their full tote bag collection on their website, the link for which you can find on their Women Listed Profile.

Women Listed Profile – https://womenlisted.com/dolonchapabhattacharyya
 

Each of these women-led brands brings something unique to the table, be it heritage, sustainability, or hand-painted flair. Whether you’re after affordable tote bags, statement pieces, a travel carry item, or everyday tote bags for women, you now know where to look. 


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