Chinese New Year is here! Well, almost anyway. As we crescendo into the main event on January 22 with spring cleaning and decorating, don’t forget to get your festive outfits and accessories prepped too. Regardless of what you decide to wear, we’ve curated a selection of affordable CNY bags, from stylish shoulder bags to cute foldable tote bags to carry your red packets and mandarin oranges as you go about with the Chinese New Year visits. PS: Your kids can tote around the cuter designs too. Shop them now below.
Legato Largo is a Japanese accessories brand known for its simple, chic bag designs that work as everyday staples. This stylish shoulder bag from the Karui series is super lightweight, and is roomy enough to stow all your daily essentials, from wallet, phone, and even two oranges for CNY visiting. Also available in camel, ivory and mint green.
Also available in a circular silhouette, the retro-inspired bag has a unique design combining woven straw and pearl chain. It can be worn as a handbag or crossbody and can fit your phone, a cardholder and red packets.
Buric Crossbody Bag
$33.94
Whether you love to play mahjong or want to attract greater prosperity with fortune cats, there are a variety of playful designs to choose from with these drawstring bags. They can keep your oranges and ang bao safe while easily incorporating them into subsequent daily usage.
Drawstring Orange Carrier Bag
$22-$25.90
Can’t get enough of Miffy’s cuteness? The tote bag is made with a durable canvas fabric and can be folded into a small square so you’ll always have a shopping bag handy.
Lovers of kitsch will obsess over this 3D pineapple ‘ong lai’ purse. This conversation starter is made with easy-to-clean PU leather and can be carried as a shoulder bag as well.
Yuboo Pineapple Purse
$30.39
Shoulder bags of the 90s have made a comeback in the past few fashion seasons and continue to be popular among the stylish set. So why not align yourself with them with this sleek number?
If you want to stay on theme with the festive period, look no further than this eye-catching Chrysansmile top-handle bag. As the bag is made with silicon, it can be easily wiped down with a moist towel.
Anyone who has been to Bangkok would have encountered a NaRaYa shopfront selling affordable, well-made bags. This floral paisley iteration is made completely of cotton and folded into a small handbag-friendly square.
Drawing inspiration from Japanese furoshiki wraps that are used for packaging presents, these bags are lightweight and don’t require tying. You can choose from 50 design options ranging from classy and understated to colourful and fun.
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