GENEALOGY OF A HANDBAG
"Handbags have historically been both the carriers of secrets and the signifiers of power, status, and beauty. As the keepers of the equipment of daily life, handbags have been strongly influenced by technological and societal changes, such as the development of money, jewelry, transportation, cosmetics, smoking, cell phones, and the role of women in society."
Quoted from the random history website
This handbag is known as a girdle pouch. Both Men and Women wore these pouches in the 14th and 15th century. In this time the length of the chord on the purse related to the lifestyle of the person wearing it.
In the 16th century handbags became very practical with the products used to designed these bags. Most of the handbags were made from leather and some type of drawstring closer on top.
In the 17th century a lot more creativity was expressed through handbags. At this time embroidery and complex shapes of handbags became the main focus. Many women also used this as an opportunity to show that they we be good for marriage.
In the 1900's we began to use different textiles and objects to create new looks. This bag is from the early 1900's. The complete bag is made out of bamboo and rattan.
Moving on to today's handbags!! We are still progressing with trying to think outside of the box when it comes to design. However it seems that what is in style right now is simply designer. I see a lot of women spending a lot of money on a bag just simply for the name. I will say some of them are worth it but some are simply over priced! Its amazing that even today a different bag represents a person in a different way.
Quoted from the random history website
This handbag is known as a girdle pouch. Both Men and Women wore these pouches in the 14th and 15th century. In this time the length of the chord on the purse related to the lifestyle of the person wearing it.
In the 16th century handbags became very practical with the products used to designed these bags. Most of the handbags were made from leather and some type of drawstring closer on top.
In the 17th century a lot more creativity was expressed through handbags. At this time embroidery and complex shapes of handbags became the main focus. Many women also used this as an opportunity to show that they we be good for marriage.
In the 1900's we began to use different textiles and objects to create new looks. This bag is from the early 1900's. The complete bag is made out of bamboo and rattan.
Moving on to today's handbags!! We are still progressing with trying to think outside of the box when it comes to design. However it seems that what is in style right now is simply designer. I see a lot of women spending a lot of money on a bag just simply for the name. I will say some of them are worth it but some are simply over priced! Its amazing that even today a different bag represents a person in a different way.
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