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Can you guess who had known her purse or wallet first? Otzi, the Iceman, a traveling gentleman who lived around 3300 BC C. It was found in the glacier Alpine Schnalstal Otztal Hauslabjoch near the border between Austria and Italy. Otzi clothing was mostly made of various natural materials like grass, fabrics, bearskin, leather and different skins. Otzi, but had acceded to his belt a piece of stitched leather that could be closed with a thin leather strap. Therefore the first evidence of an accessory used by "man" to carry items.

We have not changed much in 5300 years, the skin is still the material most popular for the manufacture of our handbags and purses. With the process of tanning leather becomes a durable, long lasting natural material. Leather is ideal for a fashion accessory that is subjected to all kinds of wear, tear and time. With the treatments of many developed countries, a variety of "looks" are available for designers to create these beautiful handbags.

Predominant types of leather used today are:

1. Calfskin from the skins of young cattle and has a soft smooth texture. It is an excellent choice for the very best quality handbags.

2. Kip (Steerhide), even bovine, a slightly older animal, not as fragile as calfskin, but a little stiffer and not as fine.

3. Cowhide comes from full-grown animals and has a grain and it is popular to the casual look.

4. Sheep and lamb skin leather is fine grained lighter than the class bovine. As the sheep industry is not the most important animal in North America, this skin is usually imported.

5. Reptile - Oh, yes, Skin can be used to make fashionable handbags with unique design of the original reptile skin. However, there are some restrictions on the use of some skins, due to laws protection of endangered species.

While leather is the most desirable of materials, is also the most expensive of the materials. Wallet realized the potential market manufacturers of women who could not always afford the leather bag and had to find a more economical but as a material durable. Therefore, we have developed synthetic fibers. Synthetic as vinyl, polyurethane, artificial skin and probably many more names became an inexpensive substitute for leather and can be sometimes called "fake" leather. These types of materials will also allow manufacturers to make bags and purses are very similar to the real designer bags, while being a lower cost alternative for women every day who can not afford to pay $ 250 - $ 2500 for a "Designer Leather Handbag.

Last but not least, the textile can be used in bag making. Fabrics at both ends of spectrum are used for the manufacture of a variety of handbags. Jute, a bumpy coarse fabric, cotton and canvas are most popular fabrics used for bags. Peau de soie, moire silk brocade, crepe and used to create bengaline bags oh so elegant evening for a night on the town. For the woman who loves patterns, embroidery, cross stitch and petit point to create beautiful, richly designed bags for afternoon tea. Material Velvet adds a richness and sparkle to any handbag.

As we move into the 21st century with the focus gradually more and more about our environment and natural resources, eco-friendly bags made from recycled waste are emerging on the market. I never thought that the newspaper could be used to make a handbag, but he knows anything goes! But as a card with half the members of the female population to the extent that is what I need and I close, then we're good to go!

Brenda Marchese, at this moment is a budding article writer on fashion accessories for the Frugal Fashionista! As they say the world is my oyster, so stay tuned for my pearls of wisdom. And to all of the Frugal Fashionistas for the million dollar look for a few coins, visit designer inspired handbags.

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