That leather bag you’re carrying? Oh ji, it’s been gossiping about you since day one. It’s seen your “very wise” life choices, your secret stash of Dairy Milk, and that time you “accidentally” walked out of Emporium Mall with ₨ 20,000 worth of “zaroori cheezain.”
Here’s the unfiltered truth about what your bag is telling the world when you’re not listening.
The Tote Bag That Doubles as a Survival Kit
"Emergency nimco? Check. 17 lip balms? Check. Receipts from 2018 Eid shopping? Obviously."
Your massive tote screams "I’m responsible!" but whispers "I haven’t seen the bottom of this bag since the Musharraf era."
You’re the friend everyone calls when they need Panadol, a phone charger, or a spare dupatta (why is that even in there?). But let’s be honest—half the stuff inside expired during COVID’s first wave.
The Sleek Crossbody: Minimalist or Control Freak Chic?
"Look, I’m so minimalist and chic! Bas, please don’t ask me to carry your water bottle… mujh mein space hi nahi."
You love the aesthetic of a small bag, but your bag knows the truth—you panic when someone hands you a water bottle. "Where do I put this?!"
Meanwhile, your tote-carrying cousins are side-eyeing you while you beg them to hold your house keys and lip glosss during a concert.
The Vintage Leather Satchel That’s “So Unique”
"I was definitely passed down from your cool Phupho. Or maybe you just bought it last week from Liberty Market and roughed it up with sandpaper to make it look old. Who can tell?”
This bag brags about its character and finish, but most scratches are from you dropping it outside a coffee shop. You call it “heritage,” your bag calls it “proof you’re clumsy.”
The Designer Bag That Required a Payment Plan
"I cost more than her electricity bill… and yet she puts me on the floor next to chappals."
This bag is a luxury, an investment, a statement piece… and the reason you’re eating anda paratha for dinner all month.
It demands to be seated in its own chair at Café Aylanto, panics when it rains, and looks down on every other bag in the room. "Synthetic leather? In this mehngai? Tch tch."
The Beat-Up Backpack That’s Seen Some Things
"I’ve survived heartbreaks, meltdowns, and that unforgettable day she drowned me in iced coffee… and then just left it there like nothing happened."
This bag is a warrior. It’s carried your laptop, your gym clothes (still with tags), and approximately 37 crumpled utility bills.
It’s that friend who shows up with snacks when you’re sad—even if the snack is just half a stale biscuit from 2019.
The Truth: Your Bag is Your Snarkiest Best Friend
At the end of the day, your leather bag is your ride-or-die, your partner in crime, and your harshest critic.
It knows your secrets (why so many hair clips?), your bad habits (stop stuffing old receipts in here!), and your deepest fears (“What if I need this random discount coupon from Jalal Sons one day??”)
So next time you sling it over your shoulder, remember: your leather bag is watching. And judging. But hey—at least it’s still holding your stuff.