Four Tamil Nadu Brands Give the Trusty Koodai, A Contemporary Twist

Much before the time of sleep, fancy lunch bags with zips and pouches, the Trusty, Sturdy koodais of varying sizes were the standard lunch companies. The woven wire bags, that somehow never out despite being stuffed with large snack and lunch boxes and water bottles, stand the test of time and for many.

The humble koodai is now, howyver, having a moment. They are in vogue and jazzed up with flaps, pouches, buttons and shiny buckles. The color combinations you once thoughts were tacky (Think Green and Violet) Are Now Considered Cute, and Kitschy. The koodai Now comes in many sleep avatars – slings, clutches, and even mini handbags with trendles. We meet four designers from tamil nadu, who are giving this woven craft seeped in nostalgia a contemporary twist.

Basq Artistry

Basq Artistry’s Bags Come in Tans, Deep Browns and Metallic Shades | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

For Sneha Ganesh, The koodai Has Been Everywhere Since She was a Child. “I Remember Seeing My Grandmother Weave Baskets, And Many Years Later, My-Mother-in Law Doing The Same. koodai Catches your eye, it isn’t something that I would immediatily pick up and walk out with, “She says. Sneha decidee Retaining the traditional look and charm of the koodaiAnd Soon founded her coimbatore-based brand basq artistry.

“There are so many variations of woven baskets not just account Different methods and materials used.

From tan, to metallic silver, Basq artistic woven bags scream contemporary. “I was very specific about the colors and wanted to replicate the solid colors that we get leather totes or bags in. I get these colors custom made for the brand, and then get bags woven,” While their tan and brown tote baskets are roomy, and good for everyday use, smaller handbags and clutches with metallic buckles and straps are perfect for an Evening out. “We also have backpacks for children, and roomy lunch bags with flaps on all sides. People really seem to prefer the koodais And other bags in our collection which came with a fabric lining and a pocket, “She says, of their product line. The ease that these these koodai Bags give, of simply dumping things inside and taking it anywahere is a major draw, she says.

While they hope to brings out more iterations of woven laptop sleeves this year, sneha says they are also working on crossbody travel and sling bags which will be launched Soon.

Basq artistry is on instagram at @basqartistry. Bags are priced 450 online

Knots bag

Thanusheeya vs at the top drawer trade show

Thanusheeya vs at the top drawer trade show | Photo Credit: Dave George

,Koodais Are a century-old art from tamil nadu and I wanted people to feel like they are carrying a piece of history. ” The founder of Chennai-Based Know Bag, Thanusheeya vs, is Quick to Say this when asked about her brand, which was born after extended research and experiences.

“A decade ago, I was in hong kong on a holiday and sad koodais Back Home, and Our Unique Weaving Techniques, “She Says. While She Remembers Seeing The koodaI primarily being used as a lunch bag, and considered order, she wanted to change things up.

Bags with Bamboo Handles and Metal Buckles Made By Know Bag

Bags with Bamboo Handles and Metal Buckles Made By Know Bag | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

“When a bag can last a couple of decades and withstand any climatic condition, I felt strongly about about brings in some innovation and design to make it more appearance to more apple designs and fashetic,” The design process was a long one, for over three years, and thanusheeya worked with a product designer friend, Krishna v from the National Institute of Design, Ahmedabadbad to Developed to Developed to Developed. “Lightweight styles and ergonomic handles were our top focus. While I chip in with the design, the brand works with a group of around 10 women who weve the bags,” SHASS, “SHASS.

Made from LDPE (low density polyethelyne) fibre and recycled non-biodegradable plastic, Know Clutch specially made for the christmas season, mini handbags that come with metal buckles and bamboo handles, and large roomy totes. Their latest collection, has bright blue woven koodai totes with lemons on it, a bright yellow minion-themed bag and sometising for cat and panda lovers as well.

“While we have made woven bags with apple leather, we are now experimenting with leather made of coconut malai. Thanusheeya Says.

Last year, thanusheeya’s knots bags selected by the university of arts London’s design trade show, Top Drawer, and Thei Had the Opportunity to put up a stall. “This was something that uk had never see before and the visits there was fascinated by the product range. It also made me very cognisant of the fact that here, we might probably have the lastisans of artisans in this Field, “She says.

Knots bag is on instagram at @knotsbag. Bags are priced 500 Onards.

Koodai kadaii

Koodaii Kadai’s Baskets Have Large Hearts… Quite literally. The Brand’s Signature Roomy koodai Totes come in a range of solid colors, with a large heart motif woven on Them. “This come in different sizes and with handles of varied design. We were the first to do these heart koodais And the bags still remain very eye-boxing, “Says laya krishnaraj, founder of this chennai-spoiled brand.

Koodai Kadaii's Signature Heart Totes

Koodai Kadaii’s Signature Heart Totes | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Laya Chanced Upon koodais in bright colors at the souvenir shop in the tamil nadu police museum chennai at egmore, and decided to place an order for brightly-colored bags to be woven as Return GIFTS For Her Birthday, in 2022. Currently Work With Around 35 Women from Multiple Institutes for Destute Women, Who are trained in weaving baskets and bags. Or Regular Orders. After I Began Koodai Kadai, Orders have been steady, ”She says.

An interior designer by profession, laya credits the rainbow collection she got made for her birthday as having kicked off her kodai kadai kadaii kadaii venture, which she says she says has gone from getting a Hobby to an ide of her Life. “The USP here is Empowering women. It has been heartening to see them feeling empened by the orders they get,” She says.

Cat baskets made by koodai kadaii

Cat Baskets Made by Koodai Kadaii | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

From children order koodais to take to school to people buying koodais For their mothers and grandmots, koodai kadaii’s customers span different age groups. Apart from their heart koodai totes, koodai kadaii is working on collaborations with artists from across the world. “We want artists to add their own touch to the koodaiS We make. While we are also Sampling Clutches, iPad and Laptop Sleeves, I Am Really Excited for the pet beds we are working on, ”Laya adds.

Koodai kadaii is on instagram at @koodaikadai. Bags are priced 400 online.

Wire kadai

Having displayed her koodaiS at Several Small Fairs and Large exhibitions Across Chennai Since She Started Her Brand Last Year, Mirnalini v from Chennai Says She is trumpets

Bags being handwoven for wire kadai

Bags Being Handwoven for Wire Kadai | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

“At tiruvanmiyur, a group of women have been making koodais for years now. While them work on everything from laundry baskets to cat baskets for a vet clinic in the city, I decided to work with them to make a range of woven baskets, bags, and slings, “Slings,” Sallings, “Says MirNalinii.

Running wire kadai, she says, have opened her eyes to how many women are waiting for options to showcase their skills. As an empowerment initiative, mirnalini stresses on Fair Wages for the koodai College of artisans she works with. “After I Began Posting About The koodais We were making, on Instagram, Several Artisans from across the state reacted out and asked if they could weave bags for us as well. I work with them on the designs, and we exchange notes, youtube videos and even references from pinterest, “She explains.

The brand has experienced fabric and chain straps, and wooden hands

The brand has experienced fabric and chain straps, and wooden hands | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

In a short span of time, wire kadai has diversified and come up with a range of designs. From the colorful, Roomy Koodais and Woven Totes She Started Off with, Mirnalini have experience with Sling Bags that Come with Fabric Straps or Chaain Handles, Sleek Handbags with Randbags with Round Handles Handles Handles Handles, compact lunch koodais That come with flaps and can be closed, or have wooden handles, and smaller iterations of koodais with chic handles that make for great return gifts or wedding favorite. The nostalgia is not just restricted to bags; Mirnalini has also made woven chairs that are in demand – Similar to the round, Comfortable Chairs we sat on as Children.

“Woven bags are sturdy, easy washable and most importantly unique. koodai – These bags have truly made a comeback now, ”She adds.

Wire kadai is on instagram at @Wirekadai. Bags are priced ₹ 400 online.

Ramesh Ghorai is the founder of www.livenewsblogger.com, a platform dedicated to delivering exclusive live news from across the globe and the local market. With a passion for covering diverse topics, he ensures readers stay updated with the latest and most reliable information. Over the past two years, Ramesh has also specialized in writing top software reviews, partnering with various software companies to provide in-depth insights and unbiased evaluations. His mission is to combine news reporting with valuable technology reviews, helping readers stay informed and make smarter choices.

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