Surviving Handbag In The World Today. It Likely Belonged To An Ilkhanate Noblewoman.until The Late 1700s Both Men And Women Carried Bags.early Modern Europeans Wore Purses.
The Term Purse Originally Referred To A Small Bag For Holding Coins. In Many English Speaking Countries It Is Still Used To Refer To A Small Money Bag.a Handbag Is A Larger .
For One Sole Purpose: To Carry Coins. Purses Were Made Of Soft Fabric Or Leather And Were Worn By Men As Often As Ladies; The Scottish Sporran Is A Survival Of This Custom.
Over Into Britain Where They Became Known As Indispensables.men However Did Not Adopt The Trend. They Used Purses And Pockets Which Became Popular In Mens Trousers.