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A handbag is nearly always functional and used as a fashion accessory.
In American English, a handbag is called a Purse (a small bag).
We see a lot of variety in handbags: Purses are generally used exclusively by women, though men sometimes use one instead of a backpack; such a Purse is sometimes self-consciously referred to 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 called a Clutch. A larger Purse with two handles, is often called a Tote.
A Pocketbook is similar to a Purse (in the British English sense), but allows 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 designed to protect types-one from travel theft. The purse has an invisible stainless steal strap built into the material and a cover on the part where the zipper is.
Guide to types of Handbags :
Hobo: This style of Purse is called a Hobo bag because it resembles the shape of the bindle on a stick that Hobos are portrayed as carrying over their shoulder in drawings and cartoons.
Satchel: The Satchel type of bag has existed for centuries and outdates the backpack that is common nowadays. Many people still think a Satchel is a ladies bag, but it really is unisex and there is no one who can not use a Satchel.
Other types of Handbag include:
The Duffle: A large bag typically used for travel or sports, The Shopper, and The Cross body.
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