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A handbag is often functional and used as a fashion accessory.
In British English, a handbag is considerably larger than a Purse, which is a small money
container similar to a wallet (but typically used by women) and including a compartment for
coins.
We see a lot of variety in handbags: Purses are usually worn as an accessory by ladies, though
men sometimes carry one as a smaller alternative to a backpack; such a Purse is sometimes
self-consciously described as a "murse" or "manbag". It can also be bluntly called a
"man-purse".
A medium-to-small-sized bag with a short handle, designed to be carried (clutched) in one's hand
is often termed a Clutch. A larger Purse with two handles, is often referred to as a Tote.
A Pocketbook is similar to a Purse (in the British English sense), but provides for the carrying
of sheets of paper as well. Purses are also made-up of zari, sterling silver, leather, cloth
etc.
A security Purse is used to protect other types-your valuables from travel theft. The purse uses
an invisible stainless steal strap within the fabric and a binding on the part where the zipper
is.
Other types of handbag include :
Hobo: There are many different sizes and shapes of this popular woman's handbag/accessory.
Satchel: A Satchel is a large bag with small handle that is carried on the arm rather than on
the shoulder.
Other types of Handbag include:
The Duffle: A large bag normally used for travel or sports, The Shopper, and The Cross body.
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