Aprajita Toor Unveils Project Mehbooba: A Cultural Symphony of Love, Drama & Craft

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Aprajita Toor Unveils Project Mehbooba: A Cultural Symphony of Love, Drama & Craft

Beyond Bags: An Ode to Culture & Emotion

With Project Mehbooba, designer Aprajita Toor expands her creative universe beyond footwear, unveiling a limited-edition collection of bags that are more than accessories – they are cultural heirlooms. From tiny satchels to dramatic "body bags," each piece carries the intensity of love, chaos, and memory stitched into its fabric.

Aprajita describes the impulse behind this debut with a smile: "Every woman knows that feeling when what's commercially available just doesn't express who you are. I wanted to create something that could hold everything – the emotions, the drama, and still feel like me." This sentiment resonates with the growing movement of luxury fashion influencers in India who are redefining personal expression through design.

A Patchwork of Civilisations

A Patchwork of Civilisations
A Patchwork of Civilisations
Drawing inspiration from centuries of migration and shared traditions, Project Mehbooba's design language is unapologetically global yet deeply personal. The collection celebrates the rich artistry of Afghanistan, Turkey, Kutch, Sindh, and the Balkans, weaving together cultural threads into a modern narrative.

  • Hand-sourced embroideries collected over years of travel
  • Fabric fragments transformed into striking patchworks
  • Slow, intentional craftsmanship – handmade, never machine-made

For Aprajita, this practice is meditative: "Some people doodle to clear their minds. I stitch together fragments of fabric from around the world. This is my ode to the odd." This artisanal approach aligns with the principles behind Bottega Veneta's great brand story, where craftsmanship and heritage remain paramount in luxury design.

Bags for Bold Personalities

Each bag in Project Mehbooba is one-of-a-kind, echoing the bold, vibrant, larger-than-life spirit of 90s Bollywood. Designed for women who embrace drama and colour unapologetically, these are statement pieces – intimate yet extravagant, personal yet performative.

Bags for Bold Personalities
Bags for Bold Personalities
This approach to creating statement accessories reflects broader trends in luxury fashion shopping in India, where consumers increasingly seek pieces that tell their personal stories while showcasing cultural heritage.

Exclusive Showcase in Mumbai

Project Mehbooba will be available exclusively at the Aprajita Toor Studio in Mumbai, marking the beginning of a larger creative journey. Every six months, the designer plans to expand the project into jewellery and apparel collections, creating a growing tapestry of cultural storytelling.

While her celebrated footwear line continues to define her retail success, Project Mehbooba is Aprajita's pure creative joy – museum-worthy works made for collectors of the extraordinary. This strategy of creating limited collections echoes the approach of other successful jewellery designers in India who are making their mark through exclusive, culturally-rooted pieces.

About Aprajita Toor

Aprajita
Aprajita
Founded in 2012, the Aprajita Toor label was born from a search for the perfect Indian sandal. Toor's journey led her to small towns across India, where she discovered master artisans and reimagined heritage crafts like the Kolhapuri chappal for a modern global audience.

Her designs – rooted in comfort, craftsmanship, and cultural expression – have graced both national and international runways. Today, the label stands as a symbol of bold yet grounded Indian design, joining the ranks of brands that understand how to define luxury through authentic cultural storytelling.

The brand's evolution from footwear to bags reflects a broader understanding of visual communication strategies for luxury brands, where each product extension maintains the core brand DNA while exploring new creative territories.

Website: aprajitatoor.com

Instagram: @aprajitatoorofficial


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