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Accordion: compartments of a handbag’s interior that fold open like an accordion
Antiqued: surface treatment that has a rubbed-off, worn appearance and texture
Appliqué: decorative fabric element applied to a surface
Baguette: long, narrow-shaped handbag; similar to the shape of a French bread loaf
Barrel: handbag with a cylindrical shape; similar to the shape of a barrel
Bifold: wallet consisting of two sections folded in half
Bowler: handbag shaped like a bowling ball bag, usually with a half-oval shape
Box Bag: handbag with a hard, box-like exterior and shape
Brocade: fabric that features raised patterns or designs
Bucket: soft-sided handbag shaped like a bucket, usually with a round bottom; typically taller in height than in length
Calfskin: leather made from the hide of young cattle
Canvas: strong, firm, closely woven fabric usually made with cotton
Card Case: hard case that’s typically the perfect size and shape to hold business cards
Carpet Bag: large satchel-like bag made from carpet fabric
Cell Phone Pocket: interior handbag pocket typically sized to accommodate a cell phone
Center Divider: thin, vertical center section that divides a bag’s interior
Cinched: clustered material bound together tightly
Coin Purse: small bag designed to hold coins and other small items; also known as change purse
Compartment: a large section in a handbag’s interior
Convertible: describes a bag that can be converted from one function or shape to another
Cosmetic Bag: small bag designed to hold makeup and other cosmetics and toiletries
Cowhide: leather made from the hide of adult cattle
Crochet: type of needlework material made by looping yarn with a hooked needle
Corduroy: strong, durable fabric with vertical cut-pile stripes
Denim: coarse woven cotton, usually found in jeans
Doctor’s Bag: handbag with a stiff-framed wide top
Duffle: bag with short handles that is long, horizontal and cylindrical in shape
Dust Cover: fabric bag made to store and protect a handbag
East/West: describes a bag that is longer than it is tall, running in a horizontal pattern
Embossed: design imprinted onto leather or leather-like material; most often simulates a type of animal skin
Envelope: flat, square or rectangular bag with a triangular-shaped top flap that folds over like an envelope
Feet: protective knobs applied to the bottom of a handbag that allow it to stand upright
Flap Bag: handbag that features a folding flap closure
Flap Pocket: pocket with separate piece of material that covers the opening
Frame: type of handbag with a strong, inflexible top
Glazed: polished finish that’s less glossy than patent
Gusset: triangular end piece hat gives depth and roominess to a handbag’s shape
Jacquard: fabric that has a woven or knitted pattern; pattern is typically raised and sometimes resembles a tapestry
Lining: surface material on a handbag’s interior
Magnetic Snap: closure formed by two attracting magnets
Messenger Bag: handbag with a long, adjustable strap that’s designed to be worn across the body; named after bags originally carried by mail couriers
Muff: bag made of genuine or faux fur, wool or velvet; has zippered compartments and a slip opening for hands
Nappa Leather: soft, flexible and smooth full-grain leather made from unsplit animal skin
Needlepoint: heavy ornamental fabric with a tapestry appearance
North/South: describes a bag that is taller than it is long, running in a vertical pattern
Organizer Bag: handbag with compartments or pockets for organized storage
Paisley: pattern based on a looped shape that is round at one end and narrow or curled at the other; typically multicolored
Patch Pocket: pocket sewn onto the interior or exterior of a handbag
Patent: extremely shiny, high-gloss type of finish
Pebbled: embossed finish that resembles the texture of a pebbled surface
Piping: narrow tube of material or fabric used to trim seams or edges
Pleated: material folded onto itself and held in place
Quilted: surface texture that features a diamond- or square-shaped topstitch pattern
Raffia: finely woven fiber made from palms
Ruched: rippled trim formed by ruffles, pleats or gathers
Satin: fabric with a glossy sheen and a soft, slippery texture
Shopper: handbag designed as a carryall for shopping
Signature Bag: handbag with designer logo affixed to the walls
Sling Bag: angled shoulder bag with vertically attached straps
Slit Pocket: pocket with a narrow opening that’s sewn into a handbag
Straw: woven willow or rattan
Studs: decorative metal button attached to a piece of fabric or leather
Suede: leather with a napped or brushed surface; usually made from the inner surface of the hide
Taffeta: stiff, crisp and smooth fabric with a glossy shine on both sides
Tassel: ornament consisting of a bundle of threads, cords or other strands hanging from a cylindrical head
Topstitch: line of stitching that borders the edge or seam of a material; usually seen in contrasting colors
Trifold: wallet consisting of three sections with two folds
Trim: decorative material along the edges of a handbag
Turn Lock: closure that locks when turned perpendicular to the opening
Twill: fabric woven in a pattern of diagonal raised lines
Velvet: dense, soft material with a plush surface
Welt Pocket: slit-style pocket with separate strip or flap stitched to the opening
Whipstitch: decorative stitches widely placed over a leather or fabric surface; also used to bind materials together
Wristlet: clutch with a bracelet-like strap designed to hang from the wrist
Zipper Pocket: pocket with a small zipper closure
Zipper Pull: top tab on the end of a zipper that lets you open and close it
Antiqued: surface treatment that has a rubbed-off, worn appearance and texture
Appliqué: decorative fabric element applied to a surface
Baguette: long, narrow-shaped handbag; similar to the shape of a French bread loaf
Barrel: handbag with a cylindrical shape; similar to the shape of a barrel
Bifold: wallet consisting of two sections folded in half
Bowler: handbag shaped like a bowling ball bag, usually with a half-oval shape
Box Bag: handbag with a hard, box-like exterior and shape
Brocade: fabric that features raised patterns or designs
Bucket: soft-sided handbag shaped like a bucket, usually with a round bottom; typically taller in height than in length
Calfskin: leather made from the hide of young cattle
Canvas: strong, firm, closely woven fabric usually made with cotton
Card Case: hard case that’s typically the perfect size and shape to hold business cards
Carpet Bag: large satchel-like bag made from carpet fabric
Cell Phone Pocket: interior handbag pocket typically sized to accommodate a cell phone
Center Divider: thin, vertical center section that divides a bag’s interior
Cinched: clustered material bound together tightly
Coin Purse: small bag designed to hold coins and other small items; also known as change purse
Compartment: a large section in a handbag’s interior
Convertible: describes a bag that can be converted from one function or shape to another
Cosmetic Bag: small bag designed to hold makeup and other cosmetics and toiletries
Cowhide: leather made from the hide of adult cattle
Crochet: type of needlework material made by looping yarn with a hooked needle
Corduroy: strong, durable fabric with vertical cut-pile stripes
Denim: coarse woven cotton, usually found in jeans
Doctor’s Bag: handbag with a stiff-framed wide top
Duffle: bag with short handles that is long, horizontal and cylindrical in shape
Dust Cover: fabric bag made to store and protect a handbag
East/West: describes a bag that is longer than it is tall, running in a horizontal pattern
Embossed: design imprinted onto leather or leather-like material; most often simulates a type of animal skin
Envelope: flat, square or rectangular bag with a triangular-shaped top flap that folds over like an envelope
Feet: protective knobs applied to the bottom of a handbag that allow it to stand upright
Flap Bag: handbag that features a folding flap closure
Flap Pocket: pocket with separate piece of material that covers the opening
Frame: type of handbag with a strong, inflexible top
Glazed: polished finish that’s less glossy than patent
Gusset: triangular end piece hat gives depth and roominess to a handbag’s shape
Jacquard: fabric that has a woven or knitted pattern; pattern is typically raised and sometimes resembles a tapestry
Lining: surface material on a handbag’s interior
Magnetic Snap: closure formed by two attracting magnets
Messenger Bag: handbag with a long, adjustable strap that’s designed to be worn across the body; named after bags originally carried by mail couriers
Muff: bag made of genuine or faux fur, wool or velvet; has zippered compartments and a slip opening for hands
Nappa Leather: soft, flexible and smooth full-grain leather made from unsplit animal skin
Needlepoint: heavy ornamental fabric with a tapestry appearance
North/South: describes a bag that is taller than it is long, running in a vertical pattern
Organizer Bag: handbag with compartments or pockets for organized storage
Paisley: pattern based on a looped shape that is round at one end and narrow or curled at the other; typically multicolored
Patch Pocket: pocket sewn onto the interior or exterior of a handbag
Patent: extremely shiny, high-gloss type of finish
Pebbled: embossed finish that resembles the texture of a pebbled surface
Piping: narrow tube of material or fabric used to trim seams or edges
Pleated: material folded onto itself and held in place
Quilted: surface texture that features a diamond- or square-shaped topstitch pattern
Raffia: finely woven fiber made from palms
Ruched: rippled trim formed by ruffles, pleats or gathers
Satin: fabric with a glossy sheen and a soft, slippery texture
Shopper: handbag designed as a carryall for shopping
Signature Bag: handbag with designer logo affixed to the walls
Sling Bag: angled shoulder bag with vertically attached straps
Slit Pocket: pocket with a narrow opening that’s sewn into a handbag
Straw: woven willow or rattan
Studs: decorative metal button attached to a piece of fabric or leather
Suede: leather with a napped or brushed surface; usually made from the inner surface of the hide
Taffeta: stiff, crisp and smooth fabric with a glossy shine on both sides
Tassel: ornament consisting of a bundle of threads, cords or other strands hanging from a cylindrical head
Topstitch: line of stitching that borders the edge or seam of a material; usually seen in contrasting colors
Trifold: wallet consisting of three sections with two folds
Trim: decorative material along the edges of a handbag
Turn Lock: closure that locks when turned perpendicular to the opening
Twill: fabric woven in a pattern of diagonal raised lines
Velvet: dense, soft material with a plush surface
Welt Pocket: slit-style pocket with separate strip or flap stitched to the opening
Whipstitch: decorative stitches widely placed over a leather or fabric surface; also used to bind materials together
Wristlet: clutch with a bracelet-like strap designed to hang from the wrist
Zipper Pocket: pocket with a small zipper closure
Zipper Pull: top tab on the end of a zipper that lets you open and close it
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