It is a truth universally acknowledged that phones may come and phones may go (read: dropped a hundred times) but the search for that perfect phone cover is never-ending. If you too are in constant pursuit of that one phone cover which captures the inherent Bengali in you, your quest ends here! From doodles to quirky one-liners to age-old refrains from Bengali households, these online stores have it all.
Kolkata Doodle 4D Case from PopItOut
If you find yourself simply unable to pick and choose your favourites when it comes to Kolkata, then you might want to have a look at this vibrant cover from PopItOut. A part of its city series, this cover sums up Kolkata with doodles of the Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge, Rosogolla, yellow taxis and everything else that comes to mind when one thinks of the City of Joy.
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https://popitout.in/
‘Amar 12ta Beje Geche’ cover from Bong Swag
All Bengalis, irrespective of age, have at some point in their lives been confronted with that infamous line — “Tor barota beje geche!”. Loosely translated, it means, “You have been spoiled beyond repair”. In fact, so frequently is this phrase heard in a Bengali household that now, it has almost been elevated to the status of a family heirloom – passed on diligently from one generation to the next. The genius of this statement lies in its inherent ability to render someone speechless (because what comeback can you possibly have after this?). But the next time you sense a conversation steering in this direction, you can catch them completely off guard by integrating it into your style statement with this candid phone cover from BongSwag.
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https://bongswag.com/
Kumor Parar Gorur Gari cover from TeeGully
Capturing a bustling Indian market place, this poem has been a favourite with generations of learners who have all delighted in its vivid imagery and simple rhyme. Visit any primary school in Kolkata and you are sure to stumble across at least one classroom with children rattling this poem away, probably practising for their next elocution competition. Now, you can get transported back to those early days of learning Bengali with this Kumor Parar Gorur Gari mobile cover from TeeGully.
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http://www.teegully.com/
Kotoi Rongo Phone Case from The Bong Collections
If the world and its many mysteries constantly baffle you, capture that mood in your phone cover with this Kotoi rongo phone case from The Bong Collections. A memorable song from Satyajit Ray’s Hirak Rajar Deshe, the song is a satire on the many injustices prevailing in the society and while you may not want the phone cover, trust us when we tell you that you definitely want to watch the movie it was inspired by.
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https://thebongcollections.in/
Jibone Nei Ghum Cover from Dream Covers
We have all had those meetings which could have easily been emails. With the advent of the pandemic and its best friend, Work From Home, those meetings have perhaps now become more frequent. What is worse is that these days they can be scheduled at any time (because who needs free time when you’re working from home?) with no regard whatsoever for those sweet siestas and refreshing naps that you had planned in the middle of the day. Successfully capturing this essence of working from home amidst the pandemic, is this mobile cover from Dream Covers, with a line that seems to have become the mantra of our life these days.
Kolkata City Tag Glass Case from Daily Objects
Travelling is a refreshing experience but if nothing gets you more elated than a ticket to Kolkata, then this city tag glass case will definitely win your heart. With its very realistic layout and the glossy finish owing to the tempered glass back, this cover is ideal for the Bengali who has a penchant for exploring the world but keeps coming back to the City of Joy.
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https://www.dailyobjects.com/