Top 5 Potli Bags To Complete A Diwali Fit Under ₹1,200

A festive outfit usually comes undone at the bag. A tote breaks the line of a festive lehenga, and a sling is still too big for the three things you actually carry. A potli holds that much and closes over it. It works for a puja, for a Diwali card evening and for a wedding reception later in the week as well. But the closure does matter, for a drawstring opens in one pull while a twist lock takes two hands.

Potli Bags for Diwali Look; Photo Credit: iStock

Plus, a potli is simpler to carry than a flat clutch with nothing to hold. Some pull shut on a drawstring, some fasten with a button, while others click shut on a frame. Also, the strap matters a lot. If you want both hands free, go for a shoulder strap rather than a wrist loop. Also, check the dimensions, because a 12 cm bag will not fit a large phone. So here are the 5 best potli bags that you can buy on Myntra.

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Top 5 Potli Bags To Complete A Diwali Fit Under ₹1,200

1. Anekaant Embellished Tasselled Potli Clutch

Price: ₹1,151 | Customer Ratings: 4.6/5

Anekaant makes this gold-toned potli in faux silk with tassels along the surface. Height, length and width all come to 12 cm, so it is a true cube. One main compartment shuts on a drawstring, with a wrist loop to carry it. Anekaant tags it for party wear. The brand asks for a dry cloth wipe rather than any water.

Key Features:

• Faux silk build

• Drawstring main compartment

• Tasselled surface styling

Why Buy: If the outfit is already heavy with work, a tasselled cube adds movement without adding width. A drawstring also opens in one pull when you have the aarti thali in your other hand. Twelve centimetres across can hold a card holder and a compact phone. It sits at the highest end of this list.

2. LADY QUINTON Women's Crystal Rhinestone Evening Potli Clutch

Price: ₹926 | Customer Ratings: 4.7/5

LADY QUINTON builds this one in synthetic material with crystal rhinestones set across the gold-toned body. It runs 5 inches in length, width, and height. A twist closure holds the single compartment shut, which is firmer than a drawstring. It is marked water-resistant; it is the only one of these five built that way. A damp cloth cleans it.

Key Features:

• Crystal rhinestone surface

• Twist lock closure

• Water-resistant build

Why Buy: This model is the one to grab when the night drags on, and the bag ends up on tablecloths. On top of that, unlike drawstrings, twist locks remain closed even when there are many people around. Compared to needlework, rhinestones really catch light better.  

3. Anouk Gold-Toned Embellished Potli Clutch

Price:₹859 | Customer Ratings: 4.5/5

Anouk works this one in fabric, gold-toned and white, with embellishment over the body. It stands 22.86 cm high and 22.86 cm deep at just 5.08 cm wide. The single compartment pulls shut with a drawstring, and a wrist loop comes attached. Anouk tags the theme as wedding. 

Key Features:

• Fabric gold-toned body

• Twenty-three centimetre height

• Wrist loop strap

Why Buy: Anyone carrying a long phone should check the 22.86 cm height before settling on a smaller cube. A slim 5.08 cm width also keeps it flat against the body in a crowded pandal. The white and gold reads lighter than an all-gold bag with a red saree. Keep it off damp surfaces, as the fabric is not treated.

4. PLANX Embroidered Embellished Potli Clutch

Price:₹643 | Customer Ratings: 4.5/5

PLANX uses synthetic fabric here with embroidery and embellishment worked across a gold-toned surface. The dimensions run 19.1 cm long, 7.6 cm wide and 16.5 cm high. A button fastens the one main compartment, and a wrist loop carries it. PLANX gives it a 15-day warranty. The material is marked water resistant.

Key Features:

• Embroidered gold surface

• Button compartment closure

• Fifteen-day warranty

Why Buy: You should look at a button closure if a drawstring keeps working itself loose on you. A 19.1 cm length also holds a phone and a small powder compact together. The 15-day warranty is the only one on offer here. Wipe it with a damp cloth rather than washing it.

5. Lavie Women's Shaya Structured Large Potli

Price: ₹599 | Customer Ratings: 4.5/5

Lavie keeps the Shaya structured rather than soft, in pink with embellishment on a solid base. It measures 19 cm in height, 22 cm in width and 7 cm in depth. A click closure shuts the main compartment. This model is the only one of the five with a shoulder strap instead of a wrist loop. 

Key Features:

• Structured solid build

• Shoulder strap

• Click-shut closure

Why Buy: A shoulder strap makes sense on a night with a plate in one hand and a diya in the other. A structured base also keeps the shape when the bag is set down on a table. Twenty-two centimetres of width is the most spacious option here. 

A potli is what finishes a festive outfit once the jewellery is done, and these five differ mainly in their closures. For a firm shut, LADY QUINTON twists locked while PLANX fastens on a button with a 15-day warranty. If you want height, Anouk stands at 22.86 cm, and Lavie spreads to 22 cm with a shoulder strap. Anekaant sits apart, a 12 cm faux silk cube finished with tassels. So, measure your phone before you order, and buy these products on Myntra today!