Quilted Cotton Tote Bags Wholesale: What Retailers Should Check Before Buying
Quick answer: Shree Srishti Textile, a 4th-generation manufacturer in Sanganer, Jaipur, sells Jaipuri printed quilted cotton tote bags only in wholesale at ₹325 per bag plus shipping. Each bag is 18×18 inch, 60s cotton cambric over fibre filling, with a zipper and inside pocket. MOQ is 15–20 bags (designs can be mixed), ready stock ships in 24–48 hours. Call 7877485921, 9 AM–9 PM.
This week we added a new line to our catalogue: quilted cotton tote bags in Jaipuri prints, 26 designs to start. Before a retailer puts money into a lot, the sensible questions are always the same. Is it padded or just lined? Will the handles hold? Will the zip last? This post answers them the way we would on the phone, so you can judge any quilted tote, ours or anyone else's, before you buy.
What exactly is a quilted cotton tote bag?
A quilted tote has three layers: a printed cotton outer, a soft filling in the middle, and an inner layer. Rows of stitching run through all three, which is what gives the bag its puffy, cushioned surface. The stitching is not decoration. It locks the filling in place so it does not bunch at the bottom after a few washes, and it gives the bag enough body to stand up on a shelf.
Our bags use 60s cotton cambric for the outer. Cambric is a fine, tightly woven cotton, the same family of fabric used for summer suits, so it takes print well and feels soft in the hand. The filling is fibre. The result is a light bag that still carries groceries, a laptop sleeve or a day's college books.
What should a retailer check before buying quilted totes wholesale?
When a sample reaches your shop, spend five minutes on these checks. They tell you more than any photo.
- Quilting lines: Run your hand across the bag. The stitch rows should be straight and evenly spaced, with no skipped stitches. Loose rows are where the filling shifts first.
- Handle joints: Pull the handles hard where they meet the body. Good handles are stitched in a box or cross pattern and the fabric around the joint does not pucker.
- Zipper: Open and close it twenty times. It should run without catching on the lining. Check that the zip tape is stitched down on both sides.
- Inside pocket: A pocket that is properly stitched into the side seam stays flat. One that is only tacked at the corners tears away.
- Print registration: Look at the edges of the motif. On a well-printed bag the colours sit where they should, without heavy blurring.
- Size: Measure it. "Medium tote" means different things to different sellers. Ours is 18×18 inch, which fits A4 files and a small laptop sleeve.
How do quilted totes compare with canvas and jute bags?
Most shops already stock a canvas or jute bag. A quilted tote sits in a different spot on the shelf, and that matters when you plan your mix.
| Point | Quilted cotton tote | Plain canvas tote | Jute bag |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel | Soft, cushioned, light | Stiff, flat | Rough, rigid |
| Full-surface Jaipuri prints | Usually one panel print or plain | Limited, mostly screen logos | |
| Closure | Zipper (ours) + inside pocket | Often open top | Often open top |
| Who buys it | Women shoppers, gifting, college, office | Promotional, everyday carry | Grocery, eco-conscious buyers |
| Gift value | High — looks handmade and premium | Medium | Medium |
The quilted tote is the one customers pick up because of the print. That makes it an easy add-on to keep near the billing counter.
Why are Jaipuri print totes selling in the festive and wedding season?
From now until February, buyers are shopping for Diwali gifts, wedding return gifts and small presents for relatives. A printed quilted tote fits all three. It is useful, it looks handmade, and it does not need a size like clothing does. A boutique that already sells suit material can keep a few next to the suits, so a customer buying a suit for a wedding can add a bag as a gift in the same bill.
If you are planning return gifts for a wedding, our wedding gifting page for bedsheets, dohar and quilts explains how we handle larger gifting orders, names and packaging.
Which designs are available right now?
We photograph every design twice, once on a model and once flat, so you can see how big the bag looks when carried and how the print runs across the whole surface. Here are a few from the current lot. The full range is in the Jaipuri quilted tote bags wholesale collection.
Haldi Phool – mustard white floral · ₹325/bag
Neeli Buti – blue buti · ₹325/bag
Laal Bagicha – red garden tree · ₹325/bag
Hari Bel – sage floral · ₹325/bag
What are the wholesale terms for quilted tote bags?
| Price | ₹325 per bag + shipping |
| Size | 18 × 18 inch |
| Material | 100% cotton 60s cambric outer, fibre filling, quilted |
| Closure & inside | Zipper, inside pocket, two stitched shoulder handles |
| MOQ | 15–20 bags; designs can be mixed, and you can mix with other catalogues |
| Wholesale order | 30 pcs or ₹25,000 |
| Payment & bill | 100% advance, GST invoice on every order |
| Dispatch | Ready stock in 24–48 hours, pan-India |
| Defects | Exchange for manufacturing defects (please record an opening video) |
The full rules for all our products are on the wholesale terms page.
Can I see the bags before I order?
Yes. Call us during business hours and we can show the stock on a live video call from the warehouse. You can ask us to open a bag, show the zipper, turn it inside out and hold it next to a suit piece so you can see the colour match. Our warehouse in Sanganer is open Monday to Sunday, 9 AM to 7 PM, if you prefer to visit.
Can I combine tote bags with suits or bedsheets in one order?
Yes. The MOQ can be made up of pieces from different catalogues, so a boutique can take a mix of hand block print suit material, a few Jaipuri bedsheets and a set of tote bags in one parcel. For festive planning, our Diwali 2026 wholesale stocking guide covers what to order first.
Frequently asked questions
Are these tote bags hand block printed?
We describe the tote bags as "Jaipuri print". Our suit material and many bedsheets are hand block printed, but for the bags we list the print simply as Jaipuri print. If you need hand block specifically, ask us on the call and we will tell you which designs fit. You can also read how to identify hand block print fabric.
Do you sell a single tote bag?
No. We sell only in wholesale. The minimum is 15–20 bags, and the designs can be mixed.
Can the bags be washed?
Yes, gentle hand wash in cold water and dry in shade keeps the print bright and the quilting flat. Avoid wringing hard.
How long does delivery take?
Ready stock leaves our warehouse in 24–48 hours. Transit time depends on your city and the courier or cargo you choose; shipping is charged extra.
Do you ship tote bags outside India?
We are IEC registered and work with international buyers. Call us with your quantity and destination and we will explain the shipping options.
We sell only in wholesale — price per piece/set, MOQ applies.
Call 7877485921 (9 AM–9 PM) for a live video call of the tote bag stock, or browse the full quilted tote collection.
