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In American English , a purse is a small Bag , also called a '''handbag'''.

In British English , a purse is a small money container similar to a Wallet , but typically used by women and including a compartment for Coin s, with a handbag being considerably larger.

A purse or handbag is often Fashionably-designed , and is used to hold a number of items such as a Wallet , Keys , Tissues , Makeup , a Hairbrush , feminine products, or other items.


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Purses are usually carried by women, though men sometimes carry one as a smaller alternative to a Backpack ; such a purse is sometimes self-consciously termed a murse or ''' Manbag ''' ( Portmanteau s "man" with "purse" and "handbag" respectively). It can also be called a '''man-purse'''. Such bags are often similar or identical to Messenger Bag s.

Coin purses are small purses, just large enough to hold Money and Cards .

A medium-to-small-sized purse with a short handle, designed to be carried (clutched) in one's hand is often called a clutch.

A larger purse with two handles is often called a tote.

A pocketbook is similar to a purse (in the British English sense), but allows the carrying of sheets of paper as well.

A security bag protects the carrier from travel theft. The purse includes an invisible stainless steel strap sewn into the fabric and a protectant on the main zipper.


TYPES OF HANDBAGS


  • Clutch: Small, usually evening bag without a handle.


  • Satchel : large bag with small handle that is carried on the arm rather than on the shoulder


  • Duffle : A large bag usually used for travel or sports


  • Tote : A medium to large bag with two straps


  • Messenger Bag : A bag with a long strap to be worn across the body.



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