Rs 4,100 Price Tag For Indian Jhola; Internet Reacts To Exorbitant Cost Of The Humble Grocery Bag

New Delhi: The modest jhola, a fundamental fabric bag utilized by Indians for grocery buying groceries and which prices lower than Rs 100, is now being bought for $48 (Rs 4,228) on American luxurious retailer Nordstrom’s web site. The image of the jhola being bought at one of these hefty value has long past viral on social media with many announcing that subsequent they’ll “get started promoting lungi and point out as a scottish drape”.

Jhola bought on-line as Indian Souvenir Bag

The jhola has been branded because the “Indian Souvenir Bag” via Japanese corporate Puebco and is being advertised as an upscale merchandise. Sold on Nordstrom, the jhola has been described as a “stylish bag, adorned with unique designs, perfect for carrying your essentials while showing off your love for a beautiful country”. The jhola has been additional described as a “must-have for any traveller or lover of Indian culture.” The site says that the bag allows you to “take a piece of India with you”. 

The bag options Hindi textual content with labels like “Ramesh Special Namkeen” and “Chetak Sweets”.

Social media dialogue concerning the Rs 4,228 jhola

The prime value of the jhola on American internet sites has no longer long past over smartly with Indian social media customers. Social media is abuzz with discussions in regards to the jhola priced at Rs 4,228.

Taking to Instagram, a person wrote, “Next it’s gonna be some “spiced and crisped snacks”. But we all know that it’s simply Haldirams. (don’t confuse this with inclusivity).”

A person commented at the above put up, “48 bucks for this. my indian center is set to cry.” 

“They will literally start selling lungi and mention as a scottish drape,” a person stated.

“Wasn’t only Vimal tobacco Jhola was popular, what’s this cheap looking namkeen thaila doing,” any other person commented.