Women’s handbags are considered as a fashion statement that can either break or make a style. Whether you’re heading to the office, a formal event, or even to the gym, you’re bound to have a handbag at your side.
Women also love to carry handbags because it is important to have all the items one used close at hand. Especially in a country like India where most of the ladies wear Salwars and Saree, so carrying a handbag is a must for them to keep all the basic needy things close to them.
I have made a list of handbags brands that the homegrown in India and are also available online on sites like Mynta, Amazon, Ajio etc.
Below are the 7 Best Indian Handbag brands.
1) Hidesign:
Dilip Kapur started Hidesign as a hobby. He started it with a capital of INR 25,000 and just one cobbler. Through his friends and family, Hidesign reached Germany, Australia, England, and the USA and scaled up.
The first store of Hidesign in India was opened in 1990 in Pondicherry. Post that, some stores were opened in Mumbai and Delhi.
It has 5 manufacturing units in India. 1 in Sikkim, 1 in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, 2 units in Puducherry which is also their headquarters, and 1 in Tannery, Chennai.
Hidesign produces and market products like Wallets, Handbags, Laptop bags. Briefcases, Travel Bags, Etc. It also manufactures accessories like Belts, Footwear, Shoes Jackets and Sunglasses.
Below are a few luxury handbags from Hidesign.
Get best deals on Hidesign here.
2) Baggit:
Baggit is one of the leading fashion accessory brands in India today. It was established by Nina Lekhi in the year 1990.
Nina Lekhi started making simple canvas bags at home with colourful patterns and convinced a showstopper to her creations in his shop. Her products slowly became popular, and then people across the street wanted it more, stores wanted it and slowly the business gained growth.
Baggit is a Vegan brand and is considered cruelty-free as it only uses non-leather products. It experimented with different materials like high-quality canvas, faux or synthetic leather. Baggit has also received PETA Approved Vegan Fashion Award in the year 2013 for its philosophy of cruelty-free beauty.
The company also manufactures and designs belts, caps, multi-utility pouches, wallets, and other related products.
Baggit bags are best known for their colours below are a few examples of Baggit handbags.
You can buy Baggit bags from here.
You can also check my post Best Baggit Handbags.
3) Lavie:
Lavie is a part of Planet Retail which is a company based in Gurgaon. It launched its 1st collection of bags in the year 2010 and was a big hit.
Their bags have a wide range of colours and patterns that are youthful as their main target audience are young and enthusiastic Indian women.
Their handbags also have a wide range of variety, Totes, Hobos, Satchels, Box bags, Combo bags to name a few.
Check out more Lavie handbags here.
You can check my post on Best Lavie Handbags here.
4) Satya Paul:
Satya Paul was established in the year 1985 when there was no concept of designer wear in India. They introduced the idea of choreographed collections.
It started as a designer saree brand but later expanded its collection and started making ready-to-wear and accessories.
You can buy Satya Paul bags here.
5) Holii:
Holii is a joint venture of Future Group and Hidesign launched in the year 2009. It aims at bringing in a distinct Indian aesthetic to handbags.
Holii presents the modern Indian woman with a range of handbags and accessories that reflect her lifestyle and heritage. It has the goodness of Hidesign’s renowned expertise in making leather bags and Future Group’s knowledge of Indian consumers.
The company also manufactures footwear ( leather Juttis and Kolhapuris)
You can buy Holii handbags from here.
6) Lino Perros:
Lino Perros is a subsidiary brand of Sumitsu Apparel it was established in the year 1999 by 2 designers, Sanjay and Natasha.
The company has its own manufacturing facility, which helps it make handbags available for customers at a very affordable price.
You can check out more Lino Perros bags here.
7) Da Milano:
Despite its Italian sounding name Da Milano is a totally Indian brand. It was established in the year 1989 by Sahil Malik
Da Milano has two manufacturing units in Himachal Pradesh. The units have the latest and most advanced machinery and a highly skilled workforce operating under the guidance of Italian technicians.
Apart from handbags, the company also offers travel bags, portfolio bags, wallets, and other accessories.
You can check out more Da Milano bags here.
Disclaimer: This blog is about the Indian brands but many brands outsource their manufacturing to other counties.
Here is a quick list of Best Indian Handbag Brands.
Sr No. |
Brands |
Budget |
Leather/Non-Leather |
| 1 | Hidesign | Expensive | Leather |
| 2 | Baggit | Pocket-friendly | Non – Leather |
| 3 | Lavie | Pocket-friendly | Non – Leather |
| 4 | Satya Paul | Expensive | Non – Leather |
| 5 | Holii | Moderate | Leather |
| 6 | Lino Perros | Moderate | Non – Leather |
| 7 | Da Milano | Expensive | Leather |
I hope you like my article on the 7 best Indian handbag brands and have selected your favourite bag.
Also, do comment if you have any other questions about the brands or bags, I will love to answer them. 🙂
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