The history of bags

Bags, like any designed objects, tell us not only about the level of technological progress or fashion but also about the lifestyle and psychology of different social groups. The appearance of bags associated with the need to carry a variety of small items that should not bind his hands. For example, Roman citizens in the folds of a toga had a special pocket, the so-called sinus, where they put money and other items. The women of ancient Greece used small elegant bags, pouches, which served as the prototype of bags. In Europe, this accessory begins to use the XI century. While the bags are small purses, attached to a belt, in which noble ladies and gentlemen put minor coin for almsgiving. These bags are called laumoniere. Bags, pouches for tobacco affiliation were male costume. Depending on the rank and property status of their owner, these bags were made of simple fabrics, soft goatskin leather, suede, diaper, cloth, brocade, richly decorated with embroidery, pearls, colored beads, etc. In the XIII century there are handbags, mostly flat, square or rectangular in shape with handles made of embroidered cord, which served as the case for prayer. Handbags have become fashionable and popular accessory. Handbags embroidered with silk, gold and silver threads, decorated with little bells and tassels. The role of the bags in costume changes in XV. There are women and men's bags. Bag becomes the subject, popular in all strata of society. At the beginning of the XIX century handbag is a necessary accessory. Women's handbag is very fashionable and popular. In the early 20-century, long narrow skirts below the knees with the interception came in the women's fashion. Here for the pockets just do not find a place. And thus the size of bags began to increase at high speed. Modern women's lawmakers recommended that the color and style of bag match with any element of clothing, such as a pattern for a scarf, a thin strap or nail polish. It is also desirable that the bag was made of leather. The beauty and originality of the bag must be combined with its practicality. Fashion of handbags is also changed rapidly, as for clothing and other accessories. These days, handbags are made of various materials, made in different sizes, designs and cost.