Sustainable Design Meets Heritage: Mysore & Kodagu Bags with Ordinaire India

The design intends to blend art, sustainability, and cultural storytelling, transforming the rich traditions of Mysore and Kodagu into hand-illustrated designs on fabric. These unique illustrations are crafted into eco-friendly cotton bags by Ordinaire India, an organization that empowers rural women by providing stable livelihoods through sewing while tackling India’s growing textile waste crisis.

Each design captures the essence of these regions:

• Mysore – Intricate illustrations of yoga, crispy dosas, bustling auto-rickshaws, fragrant jasmine flowers, the grand Mysore Palace, and betel leaves bring the city’s charm to life.

• Kodagu – A vibrant depiction of pandi curry, otti, steaming coffee, local festival chants (“Poli Poli Deva”), and regional conversations, celebrating its rich culture.

Ordinaire India’s impact extends beyond design—by repurposing non-biodegradable fabric waste from large textile factories, these handcrafted bags prevent environmental pollution while offering financial independence to rural women.