After months of preparation I just checked in to a hotel to start turning my designs into reality...
A healthy breakfast is a great start for a creative mind and a busy day...
Super hot chai served in a "matka" (clay pot)....my daily addiction :)
Sweet yogurt set in a "matka" yummm...
Daily chaos of going through traffic and surrounded by yellow cabs!
Ready to go to the markets for my fabrics...
Selecting my fabrics at the markets...decisions decisions decisions?
Surrounded by laces that I need to select for my jute pouches...
Fabrics galore and more decisions to make...!
Taking a break from my fabric shopping...need some energy...!
Having a break...fresh cut pawpaw with rock salt, pepper and lemon squeezed served on a dried leaf...
Selecting more fabrics in the markets...
I am busy as a bee. Getting measurements right is important to reduce wastage. Like they say measure many times but cut once!
Deep in discussion while trying out lace arrangements for my jute pouches...
Trying out hand screen printing, requires precision skills and not my forte!
Inside of RAHU Jute Pouch being stitched...
PEACE Jute Pouch being stitched...
Making of samples of jute pouches...
Relaxing and thinking of the next day...
De j'avoue ...breakfast again eating sweet yogurt in matka and back to work ...!
Didn't forget my super hot matka chai to kick start the day...!
"Queen" of Hessian Bags having created the world's largest range of designer hessian bags! Some info about Jute...
Jute plant growing in wetlands...
Jute, the "Golden fibre" harvested and being dried...
Jute rope, other products used for centuries are sand banks, marine ropes, bags for farm produce, furniture and floor mats...
Jute fabric, one of the most sustainable, strongest and durable fabrics, second only to cotton in terms of production...
Voila...my Thyli Jute bag! NALA Jute Tote with Leather Handles..Simply Irresistible!
OLIVE Jute Bag
UDO Jute Beach Bag - Extra Wide
POLSTA Jute Tote Bag
KOTT Jute Tote Bag
DILLY Jute Lunch Bag
BEG Handloom Cotton Tote Bag
TUI Jute Hand Bag
THUMBA Jute Tote Bag
GABANG Juco Tote Bag
MIWOK Extra Large and Wide "Earth Brown" Jute Tote Bag
SAK Jute Tote Bag
TASKE Jute Tote Bag
My RAHU Jute Pouch and many many more on thyli.com