User:WillowW/Handbag design

The design of handbags is really rewarding and fun, and teaches many things useful for shopping.

Overall shape

 * rectangular


 * trapezoidal (bottom heavy)


 * trapezoidal (top heavy)


 * circular


 * cylindrical

Position and type of straps
one strap vs. two

length of straps

from ends or from sides

Types of closures
Frog, button, snap, loop

Pockets
external and/or internal

Materials
leather

silk

cloth

beaded

Ornamentation
Colors

Overstitching

Fringes

Braids