The thol sanchi or the good-old cloth sling bag has been Zafer Ameer’s constant companion from childhood. Even while pursuing his engineering, he used to carry it occasionally to his college.

But this year, its takers are mostly youngsters, thanks to Sanchi Bags, a stall on the Tagore theatre premises that sell trendy bags at affordable prices. The stall under the canopy near the main ...

The bags made by ‘Sanchi Bags’, a city-based start-up, are made of pure cotton. Retail buyers can obtain it at Rs 150. The price will be Rs 130-140 for wholesale buyers.