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Smooth Leather and Suede Purses/Handbags
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Curious about the origin of handbags and purses?
Purses and handbags have been essential to fashion history ever since people have had something precious to carry around with them. Most were fashioned with jewels and fancy stitching, embroidery. The more elaborate bag was an indication of richness - a status symbol.
All animals skins used today are by-products of the meat industry. If we did not use those skins, the skins would be burnt or placed in land-fill sites adding to general pollution. In general, all "protected species" skins are not used for leathergoods or shoes. They are protected by law.
Leather has been used by man for thousands of years. It is one of the few things that has stood the test of time because of it's practical benefits.
Leather is one of the most sensual fabrics you can wear and it definately makes a fashion statement. Men and women alike enjoy leather's durabilty, comfort and sensuous feel.
Leather is a very durable material.
A general rule for your leather garments is that the softer the feel, the "hand", the higher quality and more expensive it is.
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