Why Do Bags And Handbags Exist In The Middle Ages
PREFACE
Featured in fine arts and as regalia in various museums throughout Europe, a variety of bags and purses came into existence in the Middle Ages. Even through purses have been around for centuries, it was not till Victorian era that the purse evolved into the sort of women’s accessory we would recognize today.
In addition to bags and purses for daily use, there were also smaller bags and purses for special purposes: as a marriage bag, toy bag, alms bag, perfumed bag or New Year’s gift, they “fulfilled their own special role.” (Sigrid Ivo, n. d.)
If we will put a modern day’s woman as the Snow White character from the fairy tale in front of a mirror, she would ask the magic looking-glass: “Looking-glass upon the wall, what the fairest purse is for me along?” Author’s opinion, the fashion accessories’ idea comes from the fruition accomplishment in the complete outfit. As Charles Dickens put it in writing, “any man may be in good spirits and good temper when he’s well dressed.” Accessories are literally the flair of the final touches that glamorize feminine gender. Chic bags are without a doubt the fashion accessory of the moment. …show more content…
This particular fresco is a past perfect purse with a strong handle attached in just right geometric proportions resembling some present-time ideal bag.
Featured in fine arts and as regalia in various museums throughout Europe, a variety of bags and purses came into existence in the Middle Ages. Even through purses have been around for centuries, it was not till Victorian era that the purse evolved into the sort of women’s accessory we would recognize today.
In addition to bags and purses for daily use, there were also smaller bags and purses for special purposes: as a marriage bag, toy bag, alms bag, perfumed bag or New Year’s gift, they “fulfilled their own special role.” (Sigrid Ivo, n. d.)
If we will put a modern day’s woman as the Snow White character from the fairy tale in front of a mirror, she would ask the magic looking-glass: “Looking-glass upon the wall, what the fairest purse is for me along?” Author’s opinion, the fashion accessories’ idea comes from the fruition accomplishment in the complete outfit. As Charles Dickens put it in writing, “any man may be in good spirits and good temper when he’s well dressed.” Accessories are literally the flair of the final touches that glamorize feminine gender. Chic bags are without a doubt the fashion accessory of the moment. …show more content…
This particular fresco is a past perfect purse with a strong handle attached in just right geometric proportions resembling some present-time ideal bag.