Wedding Return Gifts: Personalised Canvas Potlis and Totes

Guests remember a return gift they keep using. Canvas potlis and tote bags are affordable, reusable and easy to personalise with names, dates or the couple’s monogram, which is why they are replacing plastic boxes at Indian weddings. Here is how to choose, personalise and budget for them.

Which gift for which function

Function	Idea	Product
Mehendi	Potli with mehendi-cone motif, filled with dry fruits	Potli bags, 7 × 5 inch
Haldi	Yellow-painted potli with turmeric-flower design	Potli bags
Sangeet	Tote with the couple’s names and a dance motif	5 oz tote bags
Reception	Monogrammed 10 oz tote or saree cover set for close family	10 oz totes, saree covers
Kids at the wedding	Coin pouch with chocolates	Coin pouches

Three ways to personalise

1. Hand-painted by family members or an artist: the most personal, best for 20–100 guests.
2. Embroidered monograms or names: premium, best for close family. See the embroidery guide.
3. Printed names, date and monogram: fastest for 100+ guests. Ask us on WhatsApp for bulk printing.

Budget examples

Guests	Gift	Packs	Canvas cost
50	Potli bags (₹349 for 6)	9 packs (54)	₹3,141
100	Potli bags	17 packs (102)	₹5,933
100	5 oz totes (₹499 for 6)	17 packs (102)	₹8,483

That works out to about ₹58 per potli or ₹83 per tote, before the automatic 10% off on carts with 4 or more products. Printing is quoted separately.

Filling ideas

Dry fruits, mithai, a small diya, seed paper with a thank-you message, chocolates, or a mini plant for the reception.

Timeline

• 6–8 weeks before: decide gift, quantity and personalisation.
• 4–6 weeks before: order blanks (and printing, if any).
• 2–3 weeks before: paint, embroider or pack.
• 1 week before: fill and label by function.

Wedding seasons overlap with Diwali in many regions, when couriers are busiest; plan with our festival calendar.

Frequently asked questions

Are potlis big enough for dry fruits?

Yes. At 7 × 5 inch, a potli holds a handful of dry fruits or a few pieces of mithai.

Can we get the couple’s monogram printed?

Yes, on bulk orders. Share the monogram on WhatsApp for options and a quote.

Do you deliver to the wedding venue?

We deliver to any address in India. Allow extra time for remote venues (5–10 business days).

Ordering in bulk? Message us on WhatsApp at +91 90999 99066 for bulk pricing. New buyers get 10% off with code VKART10, carts with 4 or more products get another 10% off automatically, and every order earns 5% cashback in your VantageKart Wallet. Shipping is free on prepaid orders across India.