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Free Newsletter F A Q Suggestion Box Guestbook Contact Info Bag Blog Links Photo Gallery Help     Backpack A handbag designed to be carried on the back. But, unlike a backpack used by hikers to carry camping necessities, this type of handbag is a standard handbag size and made to carry the necessities most women require. Backpack styles are constructed of any of the traditional materials other handbags are commonly made of. This type of handbag, because it is worn on the back, is practical and leaves the carrier's hands free, and it is more secure from being "snatched" in public locations. Larger unisex utilitarian backpack styles are specifically designed for students to carry books and other necessities for school. Backpack style handbag Made by - MCM photo provided by substatic Backpack style handbag Made by - Coach photo provided by substatic Backpack style handbag Made by - LE TOUR EIFFEL photo provided by substatic Backpack style handbag Made by - TIGNANELLO photo provided by substatic Backpack style handbag Made by - BRIGHTON photo provided by substatic Backpack style handbag Made by - KENNETH COLE photo provided by substatic  << Previous   + Search   Next >>   Word Index   ?  Help      Baguette A small handbag with a long narrow shape like the French bread loaf - baguette.  Also see - EAST WEST Baguette style handbag Made by - FENDI photo provided by substatic Baguette style handbag Made by - DKNY - DONNA KARAN photo provided by substatic Baguette style handbag Made by - VERSACE photo provided by substatic Baguette style handbag Made by - XOXO photo provided by substatic  << Previous   + Search   Next >>   Word Index   ?  Help      Ball and Socket A closure device for handbags that has two opposite balls that snap closed with a socket groove and opened when twisted between the thumb and forefinger. Handbag that has two compartments with ball and socket closures Made by - BONNIE CASHIN photo provided by substatic Handbag with a ball and socket closure Made by - ENZO ANGIOLINI photo provided by substatic  << Previous   + Search   Next >>   Word Index   ?  Help      Beaded A handbag that is decorated with beads and/or sequins. Both casual handbags and evening bags can be decorated beadwork. Commonly, the beads are round and tiny, and are made of plastic or glass made to look metallic, or like pearls. Evening bags are often decorated with beads throughout the whole exterior surface.  Also see - BEADS -- BEADWORK -- SEQUINS  << Previous   + Search   Next >>   Word Index   ?  Help      Beads A small pieces of material (such as glass, metal, stone, plastic, pottery), usually with a round shape, pierced through the center for threading on a string or wire.  Also see - BEADED -- BEADWORK  << Previous   + Search   Next >>   Word Index   ?  Help      Beadwork Ornamental work made with beads and sequins.  Also see - BEADS -- SEQUINS A vintage beaded handbag Made by - NO MAKER NAME photo provided by substatic A beaded wallet with glass beads Made by - NO MAKER NAME photo provided by substatic Handbag with beadwork Made by - ISABELLA FIORE photo provided by substatic  << Previous   + Search   Next >>   Word Index   ?  Help      Bengaline Bengaline is also known as ribbon. It is a fabric with a crosswise rib made from any combination of rayon, nylon, cotton, or wool. It is often used for tie closures, or edge trim. Handbag made with bengaline fabric Made by - SHARIF photo provided by substatic Handbag made with bengaline fabric Made by - BALLY photo provided by substatic  << Previous   + Search   Next >>   Word Index   ?  Help      Billfold  See - WALLET  << Previous   + Search   Next >>   Word Index   ?  Help      Boar Skin Made from the hides of pigs. It has a fine, smooth texture, and is very durable. Handbag of boar skin Made by - KATE SPADE photo provided by ihatecounterfeitbags  << Previous   + Search   Next >>   Word Index   ?  Help      Bottom Feet Knobs attached to the bottom of a stiff sided handbag (or piece of luggage) that it stands on when not being carried. They are usually made of metal or plastic. Bottom feet also function to protect the contents of the bag when it has been set down on a wet surface or ground, plus they help keep the bag from undue wear and soiling along the bottom exterior surface and edges. Cosmetic case with bottom feet Made by - GUCCI photo provided by substatic Handbag with bottom feet Made by - DOONEY & BOURKE photo provided by substatic Handbag with bottom feet Made by - ETIENNE AIGNER photo provided by substatic Handbag with bottom feet Made by - KATE SPADE photo provided by substatic  << Previous   + Search   Next >>   Word Index   ?  Help      Box Bag A small to medium size handbag with hard sides with a box like shape. Handbag styled to look like a vintage travel chest Made by - BAG BOY photo provided by substatic Handbag shaped like a hat box with a hand tooled Aztec design Made by - NO MAKER NAME photo provided by substatic Handbag shaped like a suitcase Made by - FAMARC photo provided by substatic Handbag constructed like a woven picnic basket Made by -NO MAKER NAME photo provided by substatic  << Previous   + Search   Next >>   Word Index   ?  Help      Bracelet Handle A handle made in the shape of a closed circle, like the circular shape of a bracelet. Handbag with bracelet handles Made by - FOSSIL photo provided by substatic Handbag with bracelet handles Made by - HOT KISS photo provided by substatic Handbag with bracelet handles Made by - MM photo provided by substatic Handbag with bracelet handles Made by -ROSENFELD photo provided by substatic  << Previous   + Search   Next >>   Word Index   ?  Help      Briefcase A small case with hard sides that is carried by hand that holds papers, books, or other materials for business or school. Briefcase Made by - GOLD PFEIL photo provided by substatic Briefcase Made by - HARTMANN photo provided by substatic  << Previous   + Search   Next >>   Word Index   ?  Help      Brocade Almost every fabric that is used to make clothing has also been used at one time or another to make handbags. A brocade is characterized by raised designs or patterns within the weave of the fabric.  Also see - SILK BROCADE Handbag made of brocade fabric Made by - MARY FRANCES photo provided by Pretty Girlie Things  << Previous   + Search   Next >>   Word Index   ?  Help      Bucket Bag A type of soft-sided handbag shaped like a bucket with a round bottom, and is longer in height than width. Bucket bag style handbag Made by - CELINE photo provided by substatic Bucket bag style handbag Made by - BALLY photo provided by substatic Bucket bag style handbag Made by - COACH photo provided by substatic Bucket bag style handbag Made by - CARLA MARCHI photo provided by substatic Bucket bag style handbag Made by - ETIENNE AIGNER photo provided by substatic  << Previous   + Search   Next >>   Word Index   ?  Help      Buckle A clasp that fastens two ends of a strap to each other. The clasp attached one of the ends holds the other end with a catch. Buckles are used on handbags to make a shoulder strap adjustable in length, or as a fastener to secure the top of a compartment or side pocket.  Also see - HARDWARE Handbag with a buckle Made by - BRIGHTON photo provided by substatic Handbag with a buckle Made by - COACH photo provided by substatic Handbag with a buckle Made by - DKNY - DONNA KARAN photo provided by substatic Handbag with a buckle Made by - ENNY photo provided by substatic Handbag with a buckle Made by - FENDI photo provided by substatic Handbag with a buckle Made by - KENNETH COLE photo provided by substatic Handbag with a buckle Made by - MCM photo provided by substatic Handbag with a buckle Made by - PALOMA PICASSO photo provided by substatic Handbag with a buckle Made by - STONE MOUNTAIN photo provided by substatic  << Previous   + Search   Next >>   Word Index   ?  Help      Burlap Burlap is a coarse, bumpy cloth used in casual handbags.  << Previous   + Search   Next >>   Word Index   ?  Help

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