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skins from snakes, turtles and lizards used to make handbags. Reptile is distinguishable by its scaly pattern and texture. Many laws protect endangered reptiles whose skins are used to make illegal bags.

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Alligator Skin
A reptile hide featuring a wide, boxed print.[...]

Antiqued
A type of surface treatment that has a rubbed-off, worn appearance and texture.[...]

Antiqued Leather
leather with a smooth finish and a mottled, mellow look. The grain of crushed leather is accented by shrinking.[...]

Applique
A decorative element composed of beads, embroidery, metal, painted fabric or leather that is applied to a handbag's[...]
ARCUATE
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Athletic bag
A soft, roomy bag used to carry sporting equipment and apparel to the gym.[...]

Backpack
A bag that is supported by the shoulders with double handles and lies across the back. Backpacks are supported[...]

Baguette
A handbag that is long and narrow in shape similar to a French bread loaf.[...]
Bakelite
is the brand name of a type of resin or plastic commonly used in vintage accessories and findings. Bakelite was[...]

Barrel
A cylindrical bag that resembles a barrel.[...]

BASCHINA
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Beaded
A handbag that is decorated with beads and/or sequins. Both casual handbags and evening bags can be decorated[...]
Beadwork
Decorative embellishment composed of beads and/or sequins. [...]

Belt bag
A purse that fastens around the waist, as a belt. The bag of the belt bag is sometimes removable. Also called "fanny[...]

Billfold
a flat wallet with a clip or slip-in compartment, which holds bills.[...]

Bowler
As the image implies, this bag is shaped like a bowling ball. The bag usually has reinforced straps and a half[...]
Box handbag
rigid bag shaped purse, square or rectangle in shape, with a variety metal, bone, shell or wooden handle.[...]

Bracelet Handle
A handle made in the shape of a complete closed circle. [...]

Braided Handle
Handles made of braided strips of leather or cloth. Often braided around a soft foam or rope core.[...]

Briefcase
A small case with hard sides that is carried by hand that holds papers, books, or other materials for business[...]
Brocade
Fabric featuring raised patterns or designs in its weave.[...]

Brushed Hardware
Hardware that looks as if it was brushed over leaving streaks. This yields a slightly duller look than the more[...]

Bucket
roomy bag shaped like a bucket, usually has an open top and shoulder strap. [...]

Bucket Bag
Bag that is taller than it is wide with a rounded bottom. Named because they resemble a bucket shape. [...]
Buffed
Leather which has been smoothed or sueded by mechanical sanding.[...]

Burlap
a coarsely textured material used to make casual bags such as school bags, backpacks and satchels. [...]

Calfskin
leather made from the hide of young cattle. Calfskin has a soft, smooth texture which makes it desirable for[...]

Camera bag
an adaptation of bags used to carry photographic equipment. Today�s camera bags are rectangular with many[...]
Canteen bag
a round, stiff bag that resembles a traveler�s water flask. Canteen bags typically have a shoulder strap.[...]

Canvas
a durable and good looking, somewhat water resistant material that is popular in backpacks and school bags.[...]

Card case
a hard case typically the perfect size and shape to hold business cards.[...]

Card case
a hard case typically the perfect size and shape to hold business cards. [...]
Carpet bag
a large satchel-like bag, typically used for carry-on luggage and made out of carpet fabric. [...]

Center Divider
A thin, vertical center section which divides a bag interior into two or more sections. The divider itself usually[...]

Change purse
a small purse just large enough to hold loose change. Maybe attached to a handbag; closes with a zipper, clasp[...]

Clasp
A fastening mechanism usually made of metal, which is intended to hold a handbag strap to a handbag. [...]
Clutch
a bag with no handles that must be carried clasped in one hand or under the arm. Similar to an envelope. [...]

Coin Purse
Sometimes called change purses. A coin purse is a small bag designed to hold coins and other small items.[...]

Compartment
A large section in the interior of a handbag.[...]

Computer Bag
A purse usually a tote or shoulder bag specially designed to carry a laptop and its accessories. See also shoulder[...]
Convertible bag
a bag with a handle that can be tucked or folded inside, in order to turn it into a clutch.[...]

Convertible Satchel
A satchel with double handles that can be carried by hand or worn over the shoulder.[...]

Corduroy
Cotton fabric with vertical ribs (raised lines).[...]

Cosmetic case
bags of varying sizes and shapes with a zip closure lined to hold cosmetics.[...]
Cotton
various prints and textures are used to make novelty handbags, book bags, cosmetic bags, etc.[...]

Cowhide
leather made from adult cattle. [...]

Crescent
a semi-circle shaped bag, typically featuring zipper top closure and long, thin shoulder strap.[...]

Crochet
A type of needlework material constructed by looping yarn with a hooked needle.[...]
Crococodile skin
A reptile hide featuring a wide, boxed print.[...]

Crocodile Look
An embossed pattern simulating the skin of a crocodile.[...]

Cross-Body Bags
Typically smaller in size, these bags are meant to be worn across the body to allow you be hands-free while on[...]

Crushed leather
see "antiqued."[...]
Demi Handbag
A small handbag with a single carrying hanle at the top. The handle or strap can be worn over the shoulder but is[...]

Denim
A coarse woven cotton. Usually found in jeans.[...]

Diaper Bags
Bags that often feature many pockets and compartments designed to carry everything one needs to take care of[...]

Distressed
see "antiqued."[...]
Doctor's Bag
Features easy access to contents and a good use of space. This bag is of course modeled after the traditional[...]

Double Handle
A handbag that comes with two handles.[...]

Double Zippy
A handbag with two zippers, as opposed to a single zipper that opens the top portion of the handbag.[...]

Drawstring
a soft bag with a gathered drawstring closure. The drawstring, once synched, may form into purse straps or have[...]
Drawtop Bag
Typically a bag made of cloth that has a string attached to the top. When pulled, it closes the top portion of the[...]

Duffel
typically a bag that is long, horizontal and cylinder in shape with short handles. This type of bag is ideal for[...]

Dust Cover
A cloth drawstring bag used to protect a handbag when it's not being used. [...]

East-West
Describes a handbag shape which is wider than it is long.[...]
Eco-Friendly
Bags made with materials that benefit the environment in some way. Earth-friendly bags include those made[...]

Embossed
A term used to describe leather or faux-leather with a design imprinted on it. Often exotic skins like croco[...]

Embroidery
Decorative stitching, made by hand or machine, used to form designs and patterns.[...]

Envelope
a flat, square or rectangular bag with a triangle-shaped top flap that folds over like an envelope. [...]
Evening Bags
A clutch, shoulder bag, wristlet, or other style handbag designed for use during special occasions and with[...]

Exotics
Typically referred to rare type of handbag materials that include crocodile, alligator, stingray, fish,[...]

Fanny Pack
A bag worn on the waist designed to carry small items and daily essentials especially during travel, running[...]

Faux Leather
Faux leather refers to materials that look and feel like leather but are actually synthetic. Faux leather materials[...]
Feed bag
a drawstring bag, usually with a shoulder strap, shaped like a horse�s feed bag; also referred to as a bucket[...]

Feet
Knobs applied to the bottom of a handbag so that it may stand on its own when not being carried. These function[...]

Fishing creel
a woven basket with a flap top and shoulder strap; originally carried by fly fishermen to keep their catch fresh.[...]

Flap Bag
A purse that features a folding flap closure.[...]
Flat Bottom
A fairly stiff bottom suitable for storing a larger number and a more orderly storage of those items.[...]

Flight bag
used by passengers and crew to carry on belongings aboard a plane, often has a flight insignia and used rather[...]

Frame handbag
a handbag with a strong, typically angular structure.[...]

Garment Bag
A type of luggage designed to store and carry on a hanger garments such as business suits or other types of clothing[...]
Glazed leather
has a polished finish but not quite as high gloss as patent leather.[...]

Grommet
A ring inserted into a hole through the material. Small grommets are often called eyelets.[...]

Gusset
The triangular end piece of a handbag which gives depth and roominess to the shape. [...]

Half moon bag
any bag shaped like a half moon, with or without a handle of various sizes.[...]
Haute Couture
French for “high sewing” or “high dressmaking” common name for custom made clothing in Paris. Usually[...]

Hobo bag
a soft, large and slouchy bag that has a zip top and shoulder strap, , looks similar to a wide sack. Tends to crunch[...]

Imitation Leather
Any synthetic material made to look like leather.[...]

Inside Zip Pocket
A pocket on the inside of the bag closed off by a small zipper. Typically located at the back of the bag.[...]
Kelly Bag
A type of handbag made popular by Grace Kelly. It is hard-sided handbag with a triangular profile and has a hinged[...]

Kip
also called steer hide, is a type of leather taken from older cattle, not as supple as calfskin. [...]

Kiss Lock Closure
A handbag closure featuring two tilted balls that snap closed with a socket groove and open when twisted between[...]

Knockoff
An authentic handbag or fashion accessory is the original, designed and manufactured by the designer name[...]
Laptop Bag
A bag used to carry laptops, iPads or other portable eletronic devices. Typically has a single handle and is[...]

Linen
woven from flax, is a spring classic.[...]

Lining
The surface material featured on a handbag's interior.[...]

Lizard
Leather made from the skin of a lizard, typically with a specked, grainy appearance.[...]
Lucite
Trademark name of a type of acrylic resin/plastic consisting essentially of polymerized methyl methacrylate.[...]

Luggage Handle
Has the same rigid shape as the handle of an ordinary suitcase. May be made of metal covered with leather or material.[...]

Magnetic Closure
Closure formed by two attracting magnets. Often, the magnets are covered by leather.[...]

Messenger bag
A bag that has straps that crosses over the body, usually holds books or a laptop. A traveling type bag. The history[...]
Microfiber
A synthetic fiber that is woven to have the texture of natural fiber cloth.[...]

Minaudiere
a small evening bag embezzled with pieces of metal, semi precious stones or beads and covered with fabric or[...]

Muff
a winter bag made of real of faux fur, wool or velvet that has zippered compartments and a slip opening for your[...]

Nappa Leather
Soft, full grain leather made from unsplit animal skin - often sheep or lamb.[...]
Naugahide
A man-made material meant to simulate leather. Also known as "synthetic leather."[...]

Needlepoint
has a tapestry appearance and has a heavy, ornamental fabric used to make knitting bags and carpetbags. [...]

North-South
Describes a long narrow shape. [...]

Nylon
Considered to be the strongest man-made fabric. Highly resistant to abrasion and stains. Nylon is often used[...]
Open Pocket
A pocket that does not feature a closure at the top. Also known as an "Open Top".[...]

Open Top
The top is usually open so that it can be easily reached into. Often closed off by only a magnetic closure. Also[...]

Organizer Bags
Handbags with compartments and pockets for organized storage of makeup, wallets, coin purses, appointment[...]

Oversized Bag
A bag that is typically larger than traditional handbags.[...]
Paisley
a pattern based on a looped shape that is round at one end, and narrow and curled at the other. Paisley print is[...]

Patent leather
an extremely high gloss type of leather finish. [...]

Peau de soie
a dull type of satin used to make evening bags. [...]

Petit point
it refers to a very fine cross stitch worked by hand. Fine petit points are almost always imported.[...]
Pigskin Leather
Leather made from the skin of pigs.[...]

Piping
A decorative, narrow strip of leather that typically follows the seam of a shoe.[...]

Pleated
Material folded onto itself and held in place. Normally, it is folded many times to form a series of pleats. [...]

Pochette
A small handbag with oval shape. [...]
Polyurethane (PU)
A man-made material meant to simulate leather. PU is light, flexible and durable. Also known as "synthetic[...]

Portfolio
A leather or fabric case for carrying paper or notebooks. Typically features a flap closure.[...]

Pouch
a gathered or straight bag evening bag.[...]

Pull tie
A fabric or leather string that is woven through small holes along the upper circumference of a bag in order to[...]
Purse
A small bag for carrying money and/or other small necessities.[...]

PVC
Short for Polyvinyl Chloride. A type of shiny, flexible plastic often used in place of patent leather or rubber.[...]

Quilted bag
is quilted in texture and typically has a chain strap or handle.[...]

Raffia
A natural, weavable fiber from palms.[...]
Reptile
skins from snakes, turtles and lizards used to make handbags. Reptile is distinguishable by its scaly pattern[...]

Retro
The term retro refers to clothing, style, and design which is outdated. Generally to be considered retro, something[...]

Rhinestones
An imitation gem made of glass, paste or quartz.[...]

Safari
a soft leather bag with a curved shape, a top zipper, two top straps or handles, and two outside pockets with flaps[...]
Satchel
a bag with a wide, flat bottom, zippered or clasped top, two handles or straps. The satchel style was inspired[...]

Satin
A lustrous, soft fabric with glossy sheen and soft, slippery texture.[...]

School bag
a roomy bag with a snap, clasp or buckle top flap and one wide shoulder strap; often a thicker variation of the[...]

Sequin
Collection of small disks sewn onto cloth to form patterns or completely cover the bag. Disks can be different[...]
Shearling
Sheepskin or lambskin with the wool still attached. Used often as a lining for shoes and boots.[...]

Sheep
light, fine grain leather used to make imported bags.[...]

Shopper
A rectangular bag perfect for shopping.[...]

Shoulder bag
any bag with a shoulder strap. [...]
Side Leather
Leather from the sides of cattle, divided by the backbone.[...]

Signature Bag
This type of bag has become well known due to the signature logo affixed to the bag. Typically a well known designer’s[...]

Silk
used for elegant evening bags, sometimes beading is incorporated. [...]

Sling Bag
Backpacks with one strap that are designed to be carried on one shoulder.[...]
Smokey Hardware
Hardware with a dark gray/silver hue resembling smoke.[...]

Smooth Leather
Any leather that is smooth on the surface, without pebbling, or noticeable grain.[...]

Snakeskin
Leather made from the skin of snakes, with a rough, scaly texture.[...]

Speedy
A popular handbag produced by Louis Vuitton. Known for its traditional style and being suitable for a variety[...]
Straw
hand woven willow or rattan used to make summer bags and picnic baskets. Straw bags have been basic summer accessories[...]

Studs
A decorative metal button attached to a piece of fabric or leather via pointed shanks on its back. These shanks[...]

Suede
a treatment applied to the flesh side of a skin to produce a napped, velvet-like finish. [...]

Suitcase
A somewhat flat rectangular-shaped bag with rounded corners, either hard plastic or soft or made of cloth,[...]
Swagger
a roomy, framed bag with two straps or handles, open outside pockets and a zippered or clasped open top. [...]

Synthetic leather
any man-made material meant to simulate leather.[...]

Taffeta
A stiff, crisp, and smooth fabric with a glossy shine on both sides. Often used in evening bags.[...]

Top Grain Leather
The top layer of leather (leather is split into multiple layers before it is used).[...]
Top Zip
Describes a bag with a main opening that can be zipped shut.[...]

Top-Handle
A handle not long enough to go over the shoulder, designed to be held in the hand[...]

Topstitch
A line of stitching bordering the edge or seam of a material. Topstitching threads can be the same color as the[...]

Tote
a bag inspired by a shopping bag, which is sturdy and rectangular with an open top and two strap handles. The inside[...]
Trim
A decorative material along the edges of a handbag.[...]

Velvet
A rich, lustrous fabric used for evening bags. It has luster and richness which make it ideal for dressier bags.[...]

Vinyl
Short for polyvinyl chloride (P.V.C.), vinyl is a shiny plastic often used for coating shoes.[...]

Wallet
hard or soft, with zippers or snaps, has compartments for coins, bills, credit cards, etc.[...]
Weekender
A Weekender bag is just a life style. It has no special pattern, as long as can contain clothes for travelling[...]

Whip stitch
Widely placed stitches over the surface of a fabric or leather as a decorative element or to bind two pieces of[...]

Wristlet
A clutch or wallet carried on the wrist by a small attached loop.[...]