The Purse: History, Origin & FAQs
Table of Contents History and Origins In American English, purse and handbag are synonyms whilst in Britain purse refers exclusively to a small...
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The Leather Wallet: History & Origin
Table of Contents History and Origins of the Wallet The origin of the word wallet is obscure. Some argue that it derives from the ancient Greek...
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Our Guide To The Satchel: History, FAQs & Alternatives
Table of Contents When was the satchel invented? There is of course no definitive answer to this question. Sacks made from animal skin are one ...
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Satchel vs Messenger: What’s the Difference?
Table of Contents You could be forgiven for thinking that the terms Satchel bags and Messenger bags are interchangeable but although they may ap...
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Summer Competition!
We're giving away a Backpack Every 2 Weeks! This May & June MAHI Leather is giving away a personalized leather backpack (worth up to $150) e...
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The Toiletry Bag - 'Dopp Kit' or 'Wash Bag'
Table of Contents What Are They and Why Do We Use Them? A wash bag is an essential component of luggage. When you are travelling you need to be...
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The Bum Bag: History, Origins & Styles
Table of Contents What is a Bum Bag? Bum bag is a British term for a small bag attached to a belt. It is used to hold small or valuable objects...
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The Clutch Bag: History & Origin
Table of Contents First Things First… What is a Clutch Bag? Like most generic terms, the phrase ‘clutch bag’ can be used to describe a wide ran...
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The Tote Bag – History, Style and Today
Table of Contents What is a Tote Bag? In its simplest form a tote bag is the most rudimentary of all bag designs: a single panel of material ...
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Our Guide To Cowhide
Table of Contents What is a Cowhide Rug? A Cowhide Rug is the complete skin and hair of a cow, cured using either a chrome tanning method or by...
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The Weekend Bag: The Ultimate Guide
Table of Contents What is a Week-ender? The phrase week-ender, which has been around since the early 1920’s, is a catch all term for any bag wh...
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The Backpack: Everything You Could Ever Need to Know
Table of Contents History and Origins It seems probable that humans have been carrying objects on their backs for almost as long as they have b...
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The Duffel Bag: History, Style and Today
Table of Contents What is a Duffel? In it’s original form the duffel bag is a cylindrical bag made of cloth, with a draw string closure at the ...
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