"Using wonderful fabrics, trims, and accents, the talented designers from Ruby Tag Bags have created more than 25 fabulous, one-of-a-kind purses that women will have to own and love to make. The design romance begins with classic materials, including colorful crazy quilts, delicate lace, and vintage velvet; unique adornments such as glistening mother-of-pearl buttons; and pretty ribbon and floral embellishments" -- publisher website (June 2007).
Think about how you might be able to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, and what that means, as you travel through the pages of this fun, 'learn to read' book by Penelope Dyan!
What was fashionable for purses in past centuries?Call them what you like:purses,bags,handbags,reticules,ridicules,clutches. pocket replacements. They all did the same job and they changed greatly with the prevailing fashions of time.