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Source: A compendium of objects inspired by election season

From a cool 'comrade lungi' to a traditional Assamese 'gamusa' mask, check out this week's covet list

The Daisy Tote
The Daisy Tote (Courtesy The Postbox)

In the bag

The Daisy Tote

Carry your voter’s ID, and your political baggage, in this handloom ikat and leather tote made by The Postbox, an indie design brand based in Chennai. Available at Thepostbox.in; 4,199

Go, comrade

Comrade Lungi

Available at Seamstress.co.in
Available at Seamstress.co.in

This parrot-green lungi, handspun and handwoven in Kerala from the finest cotton, is guaranteed to keep you feeling cool. Available at Seamstress.co.in; 999

Keep an eye

Rattan and Cane Mirror

Available at StapleEast.com
Available at StapleEast.com

A magnificent eye-shaped mirror to help you look yourself in the eye, made by the handmade collective Artisans of Assam. Available at StapleEast.com; 3,250

Weave dreams

Bengal Cotton Jamdani Sari

Available at Taneira.com
Available at Taneira.com

The fate of Bengal’s weavers is in your hands as you drape this traditional cotton jamdani sari to wear to the polling booth. Available at Taneira.com; 4,500

Cup and lip

Cup with wave saucer

Available at Auroville.com
Available at Auroville.com

After the dust of election season settles, relax with a cup of tea in this pottery mug made in Auroville, Puducherry. Available at Auroville.com; 790

Must mask

Assamese Gamusa Mask

Available at Amazon.in
Available at Amazon.in

Wear your tradition on your nose with these masks made of the iconic Assamese gamusa cloth. Available at Amazon.in; 350 for a pack of 5

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