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| ACETATE | A synthetic fabric with cellulose fibres. Acetate fabrics have a smooth flat weave with a resistance to moisture and stains, and are usually used for the interior lining of fashion handbags and clothing with rough weaves. |
| ALLIGATOR SKIN | A leather originally made from the skin of alligators. Alligators are now an endangered species and as such protected by laws. Consequently, such desired handbags are made with cowhide or synthetic leather embossed and dyed, to look like alligator skin. |
| ANIMAL HIDE | The skin of any animal processed for the purpose of the manufacturing of handbags or other fashion accessories. |
| ANTIQUE LEATHER | Before any leather is used to make a handbag, it is put through various treatments which create a variety of finishes, textures, colours and appearances. Antiqued leather can have a smooth finish with a mottled, mellow look. The grain of crushed leather is accented by shrinking. Distressed leather is made to look worn or used. |
| APPLIQUE | A cutout decoration made of beadwork, embroidery, hand painted fabric or leather, etc., and is fastened to the exterior of a handbag. |
| AUTHENTIC | An authentic handbag or fashion accessory is the original designed and manufactured by the designer specified on the name tag. Top fashion designers include authenticity cards with their handbag, or stamp serial numbers on the inside of the handbag. In recent years, some designer handbags even have a small hologram attached to the interior as a mark of authenticity. Imitation handbags and other accessories are made to look almost like the original, and can even bear the designers name. These imitations are called "fakes", "knockoffs", or "replicas", and are not made with the same craftsmanship and materials. Often they are manufactured in factories globally, with cheap labour. The manufacture and sale of fake handbags is a violation of copyright law. |
| BACKPACK | A handbag designed to be carried on the back. But, unlike a backpack used by hikers to carry camping necessities, this type of handbag is a standard handbag size and made to carry the necessities most women require. This type of handbag is worn on the back and practical because it leaves the carrier's hands free, and it is more secure from being "snatched" in public locations. |
| BENGALINE | Bengaline is also known as ribbon. It is a fabric with a crosswise rib made from any combination of rayon, nylon, cotton, or wool. It is often used for tie closures, or edge trims for bags, belts, gloves and hats. |
| BOAR SKIN | Made from the hides of pigs. It has a fine, smooth texture, and is very durable - used to make many types of fashion accessories. |
| BOTTOM FEET | Knobs attached to the bottom of a stiff sided handbag (or piece of luggage) that it stands on when not being carried. They are usually made of metal or plastic. Bottom feet also function to protect the contents of the bag when it has been set down on a wet surface or ground, plus they help keep the bag from undue wear and soiling along the bottom exterior surface and edges. |
| BOX BAG | A small to medium size handbag with hard sides with a box like shape. |
| BRACELET HANDLE | A handle made in the shape of a closed circle, like the circular shape of a bracelet. |
| BROCADE | A brocade is characterised by raised designs or patterns within the weave of the fabric. |
| BUCKET BAG | A type of soft-sided handbag shaped like a bucket with a round bottom, and is longer in height than width. |
| BUCKLE | A clasp that fastens two ends of a strap to each other. The clasp attached one of the ends holds the other end with a catch. Buckles are used on handbags to make a shoulder strap adjustable in length, or as a fastener to secure the top of a compartment or side pocket. |