American Company Is Selling Desi 'Charpai' For Over Rs 1 Lakh; Calls It 'Traditional Indian Bed’

Have you ever witnessed a viral advertisement for a charpai, the beloved traditional wooden and jute hand-woven bed? Well, prepare to be amazed because an ad for this desi bed on an American e-commerce website is currently dominating the internet.?

People have witnessed a range of controversial products sold at exorbitant prices, from a 'garbage bag' fetching over Rs 1 lakh to a minuscule 'folding chair bag' priced at Rs 66,000.?

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These products have sparked widespread discussion on the internet. However, a new contender emerged just when we thought we had seen it all.

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The latest addition to this list is none other than our beloved desi Charpai, being sold for a staggering Rs 1,12,213.

Etsy Inc., an American e-commerce company specializing in vintage items and craft supplies, has listed this Punjabi manji as a "Traditional Indian bed with exquisite decorative appeal."?

The product description highlights its handmade nature and dispatch from a small business in India, with materials including wood and jute ropes.

The Charpai's dimensions are as follows: a width of 36 inches, a height of 72 inches, and a depth of 18 inches.

In a related story, luxury brand Balenciaga made waves by introducing a pouch inspired by traditional garbage bin bags.

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Astonishingly, the brand priced the bag at a staggering Rs 1.4 lakh. While the trash pouch resembles a garbage bag, the material sets it apart.?

Balenciaga opted for supple calfskin leather instead of plastic, giving it a luxurious twist. Interestingly, the brand seems to be fully aware of the audacity of its latest creation.?

Demna Gvasalia, Balenciaga's creative director, commented to Women's Wear Daily, saying, "I couldn't resist the opportunity to create the world's most expensive trash bag because who doesn't appreciate a fashion scandal?"

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