Geneology of a Handbags

Fourteenth Century Ancient Cathedral Bags in Switzerland which was designed to withhold the revered relics of saints.

Victorian bead Handbag

This bag was a major part of the domestic textile arts that played a central role in the daily life if middle class women.

Native Americans {Winnebago Tribe} carried a bandolier bag that offset shoulder straps with identical designs on both sides of the strap.



First Tea Bags made from hand sewn silk muslin Bags which were patented in 1903.

Handbags were used by the Babylonians and Assyrians from 1500 BCE to 550 BCE. They were richly embroidered and used for religious ceremonies.

Neo Classic 1790’s handbag called reticules, which women wore for every different occasions. In reticules one would find rouge, face powder, a fan, a scent bottle, visiting cards, a card case, and smelling salts.

Fendi inspired by ancient Rome Bucket Bag

Fierce Prada 2009 Handbag

Karl Lagerfeld “Mask” Bag
Karl Lagerfeld’s Spring 2008 RTW Collection was striking and futuristic.

Unique Stiletto handbag

Summer 2009 Handbag Trends