Purses

							Purses

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327

Summary:
Women around the world consider a purse as a necessity. A purse has a lot
more significance and importance than its function, which is carrying
money and other items around in it. It is used as a fashion accessory and
speaks volumes about the personality of the person carrying it.


Keywords:
Purses, Designer Purse, Wholesale Purses, Sequin Purses


Article Body:
Women around the world consider a purse as a necessity. A purse has a lot
more significance and importance than its function, which is carrying
money and other items around in it. It is used as a fashion accessory and
speaks volumes about the personality of the person carrying it.

In simple terms, a purse is a small and fashionably designed bag, used to
hold money, keys, makeup and other items of daily use. Purses are also
popularly known as handbags, although some argue that a handbag is larger
in size. Purses evolved several centuries ago, and ever since, have been
an essential fashion accessory. The first purses can be traced back to
the ancient Egyptians and Babylonians, who used small pouches during
religious ceremonies. Later, in the 14th century, purses were fastened to
the waist with the help of girdles. During those days, purses were used
as status symbols and were adorned with jewels and elaborate embroidery.

Through the 16th and 17th century, purses became more practical in design
and were made of materials such as leather and cotton. Several purses had
drawstring fasteners on the top to keep the contents safe. Embroidery,
which became a craze in the 17th century, was used to decorate purses,
which resulted in beautiful and unique pieces.

Probably the greatest achievement in the development of purses was the
reticule, used in the 18th century. These were miniature purses that had
no handles and were carried around in the hand. The reticules further
developed into today’s chic purses, more popularly known as ‘clutch’
purses.

With several top companies producing purses in a dazzling array of
designs and styles, the purse industry has become a multi-million dollar
business. Today, purses vary not only based on their design, but also on
the material used in their manufacture. From myriad colors and embroidery
to sequins and diamonds, purses have come a long way and have added a
substantial style quotient to our lives.