Khan Potli Bag (Batawa)

Every woman who has attended a wedding, a haldi ceremony, or a Ganesh pooja knows the small but real problem of what to carry and where. A full handbag feels heavy and out of place against a saree or a lehenga. A phone slipped into a blouse feels awkward. What a festive occasion actually calls for is something small, easy to hold, and beautiful enough to belong there. The Khan Batawa is exactly that. A traditional Indian drawstring potli, made by Swami Samarth Creation, handcrafted to hold just what you need — a phone, some cash, a small mirror, keys — while looking like it was made for the occasion. Fabric and Appearance The batawa is made from khan cloth combined with smooth satin-cotton fabric. Khan cloth, a woven cotton textile rooted in Indian textile tradition, gives the bag its structure and weight. The satin-cotton lining adds a soft inner finish that protects the contents and holds its shape. The body of the bag carries a deep magenta base with a repeating geometric triangle print in contrasting tones, giving it a rich, almost embroidered appearance. The lower section features a wide green border with a woven pattern in gold, white and red thread, closely resembling the pallu of a Maharashtrian saree. This combination of bold body print and detailed border reflects the visual language of traditional Indian handloom rather than machine-made accessories. The Drawstring and Tassels The closure is a braided gold cord that runs through the gathered mouth of the bag and splits into four separate strings, each ending in a neat diamond-shaped fabric tassel in dark green. This four-cord design is both practical and decorative — the bag opens and closes easily, and the tassels hang gracefully when worn or carried. Where It Works The Khan Batawa is suitable for weddings, engagements, haldi and mehendi functions, religious ceremonies, Diwali and Navratri gatherings, and cultural programmes. It pairs naturally with sarees, lehengas, anarkalis, and salwar suits, and adds a finishing detail to any ethnic look that a regular clutch or tote cannot. It is also practical for daily temple visits and local occasions where you prefer not to carry a large bag. Why It Is Worth Buying Most decorative pouches available online are either machine-made from synthetic fabrics with no real structure, or expensive designer pieces with prices that do not match the occasion. The Khan Batawa offers a middle ground — handcrafted, made from natural fabric, carefully finished, and priced for regular use rather than once-in-a-lifetime. Each piece is handmade, which means minor variations in pattern placement and tassel finishing are part of the craft rather than a defect. Specifications Material: Khan cloth with satin-cotton fabric Closure: Braided gold drawstring with four fabric tassels Tassel: Dark green diamond-shaped fabric tips Print: Deep magenta geometric triangle pattern with green woven border Availabe Colours: Red, Pink, Blue, White, Yellow, Green, Black Sizes: Small: 10 × 8 cm, Medium: 15 × 10 cm, Large: 20 × 12 cm Net Weight: 150 g Contents: 1 batawa Care Hand wash gently with mild soap in cold water. Do not wring. Air dry in shade. Do not iron directly on the gold cord or tassels. Store flat or stuffed lightly with tissue to retain shape. About the Entrepreneur Swati Viraj Patil has been creating attractive handmade khan wallets and handbags using traditional khan fabric for many years. She started this business on a small scale from home and gradually grew it through hard work, creativity and handicraft skills. Her products use khan fabric along with satin and cotton fabric, which creates a beautiful combination of traditional style, durability and attractive design. Mann Deshi helped her products reach a wider customer base while maintaining the traditional and handmade identity of her items.