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CALFSKIN
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Leather from the hides of young cattle. It has a soft,
smooth texture which makes it desirable for the finest
quality handbags.
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CANVAS
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Canvas is durable and attractive. It is probably the most
popular fabric used in handbags. It is a heavy to light
fabric with tight smooth weave. Canvas can be made of
synthetic fibers, natural fibers, or a bend of the two.
Often, canvas is chemically treated to make it repel
moisture and resist stains.
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Handbag made with canvas fabric
Made by - DICKIES
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag made with canvas fabric
Made by - FOSSIL
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag made with canvas fabric
Made by - J. CREW
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag made with canvas fabric
Made by - GHURKA
photo provided by substatic
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CARPETBAG
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A large bag made of carpet fabric. This was a popular
traveling bag style used chiefly in the U.S.A. during the
19th century.
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A carpetbag style handbag
Made by - SMITH
photo provided by substatic
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CARRY-ON
LUGGAGE
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A small piece of luggage that is carried by a traveler
into the passenger area of an airplane, train, bus, etc.
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CHANGE PURSE
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A small purse or section of a wallet designed to hold
loose coins.
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Two matching change purses made of silk fabric
Made by - NO MAKER NAME
photo provided by substatic
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A change purse made of leather
Made by - NO MAKER NAME
photo provided by substatic
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CHINTZ
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A plain tightly woven cotton fabric with fine yarns and
processed with a glazed finish, and is died in a print or
solid color.
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CLASP
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A fastening device used to hold two parts together. Many
handbags have shoulder straps that are removable and with a
clasp at each end to attach and detach the strap to and from
the bag.
Also see - HARDWARE
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Handbag with a clasp at the end of the shoulder strap
Made by - COACH
photo provided by substatic
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CLOSURE
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A device such as a latch or snap, or method such as a
draw string used to keep a compartment or pocket of a
handbag closed.
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CLUTCH BAG
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A small handbag with no straps or handles, and is carried
in the hand or tucked under the arm.
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A clutch handbag
Made by - FERRAGAMO
photo provided by substatic
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COMBINATION
LOCK
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See - LOCK
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A latch with a
combination lock
Made by - NO MAKER NAME
photo provided by substatic
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COMPARTMENT
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A larger section of the interior of a handbag.
Also see - POCKET
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CORDUROY
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A pile fabric with the pile cut into continuous narrow
ridges. It was invented in France, and for years it was a
specialty of royalty. The name of the fabric means "cord of
the king".
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COSMETIC CASE
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A small piece of luggage, usually hard sided, designed to
carry cosmetics when traveling.
Also see - CARRY-ON
LUGGAGE
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A vintage
tortoise shell cosmetic case
Made by - NO MAKER NAME
photo provided by substatic
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A leather
cosmetic case
Made by - HARTMANN
photo provided by mflat
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A raffia cosmetic case
Made by - SAMSONITE
photo provided by substatic
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CROCHET
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Needlework fabric made by looping yarn with a hooked
needle. Soft-sided handbags made with crochet needlework
come in many different styles, colors, sizes, and textures
because of the variety of stitches in crochet and knit
needlework.
Also see - KNIT
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Handbag made with a crochet exterior
Made by - THE SAK
photo provided by substatic
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CROCODILE SKIN
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A leather made from the skin of crocodiles. Because
crocodiles are an endangered species, the skins are
restricted from use in handbags by laws protecting them.
Modern handbags are made look like they are made of
crocodile skin, because the pattern of their skin is still a
popular texture for handbag designs. Many handbags are made
with cowhide leather or synthetic leather embossed and dyed
to look like crocodile skin.
Also see - LIZARD
SKIN
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Handbag with an alligator or crocodile texture
Made by - BRIGHTON
photo provided by substatic
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Wallet with an alligator or crocodile texture
Made by - JOAN & DAVID
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag with an alligator or crocodile texture
Made by - BLOOMINGDALE'S
photo provided by substatic
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CREPE
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Crepe is a light crinkled fabric made of various types of
fibers.
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