Navaratri is the season to showcase your fashion sense to the world. As this season is known for its traditional flavours in our food and dressing, people across the country are more willing to go back to the cultural roots and cherish them through out.

Especially for ladies, these festivals are the platforms to get back to our traditions. Indian attire is one of its exclusive kind and “saree” is the one among them which rules the “Indian Fashion World” even today. When you wear such ethnic saree, carrying that attire with the right accessory is also mandatory.

Here comes with one of such accessory called “Batva” or “Potli”, a small hand bag which is used by ladies to carry their essentials like mobile phone and cash while going for parties. If you match up this purse with your saree you will look stunning; for this here are few tips to design your own “Batva”.

• If you are buying the “Batva” from outside market, try to pick up them in Golden and silver colours as they go very well with your silk sarees.

• Before you buy your handbag, check your closet for the colours which are dominating; for ex; few people buy more in yellows, few pick up the hues of red colour… If you identify the dominating colour in your wardrobe you can pick your purse accordingly.

• If you know any bag maker, you can as well get a “Batva” stitched as per your requirement; you can as well choose the designs and colours matching the saree by using simple embroidery and aplic works.

• Batva can be used as a part of bridal collection for the Receptions to give a rich look; while getting this accessory ready for the bride, try to make with heavy hand work like jardosi or get it studded with stones to enhance the beauty.

- M.S. Bhavana