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PAISLEY
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A complex pattern based on a looped object that is wide
and round on one end and narrow and curled at the other. The
pattern can be developed on florals, geometrics, dots, etc.
A paisley pattern usually contains mutiple colors.
Also see - PATTERN
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Handbag with a paisley pattern
Made by - A. DEL GOBBO
photo provided by substatic
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PATCHWORK
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A panel made of pieces sewn together, especially pieces
of different colors, patterns, or textures. Handbags can
have a patchwork quilt look, made with fabrics, or they can
have patchwork designs made with different colors of leather
and/or various textures of animal hides.
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PATENT LEATHER
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Patent is high gloss finish on leather. Thick leather is
split into two or more layers before use. The top layer,
containing the natural grain is called top grain. All other
layers are splits.
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Handbag made of patent leather
Made by - ETIENNE AIGNER
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag made of patent leather
Made by - FERRAGAMO
photo provided by substatic
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PATINA
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The finish, feel, visual appearance, and character that
leather has when used over a period of time. Quality leather
accessories are often designed to achieve an attractive
patina after use. Many people observe the patina of used
quality leather products to be more beautiful than when they
were new and unused.
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PATTERN
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A continuous decorative design that is printed onto or
woven into a fabric.
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Handbag with a floral pattern
Made by - MOON BAGS
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag with a herringbone pattern
Made by - BANANA REPUBLIC
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag with a houndstooth pattern
Made by - NO MAKER NAME
photo provided by substatic
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Wallet with a jacquard pattern
Made by - CHRISTIAN DIOR
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag with a paisley pattern
Made by - A. DEL GOBBO
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag with a plaid pattern
Made by - DKNY - DONNA KARAN
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag with a polka dot pattern
Made by - HARTMANN
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag with a gingham pattern
Made by - TSUMORI CHISATO
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag with a striped pattern
Made by - WARREN REED
photo provided by substatic
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PEAU DE SOIE
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A satin with a dull or matte finish. It is commonly used
in evening bags.
Also see - SATIN
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PEBBLED
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A texture that has a bumpy texture like small
pebbles.
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Handbag with a pebbled texture
Made by - COACH
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag with a pebbled texture
Made by - DOONEY & BOURKE
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag with a pebbled texture
Made by - STONE MOUNTAIN
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag with a pebbled texture
Made by - GHURKA
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag with a pebbled texture
Made by - LETISSE
photo provided by substatic
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PETIT POINT
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Needlework with a very fine cross stitch done by
hand.
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Handbag decorated with petit point embroidery
Made by - NO MAKER NAME
photos provided by The
Bag Lady
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Handbag with petit point panels
Made by - NO MAKER NAME
photos provided by substatic
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PIPING
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A tubular shaped trim along exterior edges, that is
decorative and also helps to keep the exterior shape of a
handbag or piece of luggage.
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Handbag with tan piping
Made by - DOONEY & BOURKE
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag with white piping
Made by - BILL DORF
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag with brown piping
Made by - FENDI
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag with dark blue piping
Made by - GUCCI
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag with light blue piping
Made by - OLD NAVY
photo provided by substatic
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PLAID
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A pattern that
Also see - PATTERN
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Handbag with a plaid pattern
Made by - DKNY - DONNA KARAN
photo provided by substatic
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POCKET
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A small section of the interior of a handbag located on
the side of a larger compartment.
Also see - COMPARTMENT
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POCKETBOOK
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A flat folding case for money or personal papers that can
be carried in a pocket or handbag.
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PORTFOLIO
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A hinged cover or flexible case for carrying loose
papers, or notebooks.
Also see - BRIEFCASE
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A portfolio briefcase
Made by - BORSA BELLA
photo provided by substatic
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A portfolio briefcase
Made by - COACH
photo provided by substatic
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A portfolio briefcase
Made by - ETIENNE AIGNER
photo provided by substatic
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POUCHETTE
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A small handbag with oval shape.
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PULL TIE
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A thin strip of fabric, leather, cord, or string that is
woven through eyelets and when pulled it gathers together
the top of a handbag or compartment in order to close
it.
Also called a - DRAW
STRING
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Handbag with pull tie
Made by - COACH
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag with pull tie
Made by - DKNY - DONNA KARAN
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag with pull tie
Made by - TIGNANELLO
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag with pull tie
Made by - TOMMY HILFIGER
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag with pull tie
Made by - KENNETH COLE
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag with pull tie
Made by - MCM
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag with pull tie
Made by - FENDI
photo provided by substatic
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Handbag with pull tie
Made by - FOSSIL
photo provided by substatic
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PURSE
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A small bag for carrying money and/or other small
necessities.
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PVC
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The abbreviation for polyvinyl chloride, which is a
manmade material.
See - SYNTHETIC
LEATHER
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