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What were bags made of a long time ago?
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A long time ago, bags were made out of many materials, some of which are still used today. The earliest bags were likely fashioned out of animal skins; by the 7th century, artisans are known to have been making leather bags. Other popular materials for early bags were bark and dried plant fibers, which were woven together. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of bags.
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Fendi Baguette Shoulder Bag - Gold Lace Limited Edition with Crystal Buckle
By Fendi
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
This Fendi Baguette shoulder bag is a rare limited edition piece from the early 2000s, crafted in Italy. The bag features a shimmering gold lace overlay, a statement crystal buckle c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Chanel Nano Kelly Bag NEW Lilac Gold Hardware
By Chanel
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of SAVINETI we offer this NEW Chanel Nano Kelly Bag:
- Brand: Chanel
- Model: Nano Kelly
- Color: Lilac
- Year: 2024
- Condition...
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
2000s Gucci by Tom Ford Red Karung Snakeskin Acrylic Lucite Handle Bag
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This rare deep red Gucci bag from the early 2000s is crafted from dyed Karung snakeskin and finished with gold-tone hardware and a sculptural red lucite handle.
Approximate Measure...
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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags
Hermès Birkin 35 Miel Shiny Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
Investment Piece and Great Deal
SKU 33301488
Comes With Hermès Dust Bag, Keys,Padlock,Clochette
Date 2007
Model Birkin 35
Serial Number [K]
Metal Palladium
Materials Crocodile Leath...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
S/S 2004 Ralph Lauren Runway Pink Lizard Skin Chain Flap Shoulder Bag
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Spring/Summer 2004 collection, alternative versions of this fabulous hot pink lizard skin Ralph Lauren bag debuted on the season's runway. This beautiful Ricky-style shoulde...
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Early 2000s American Shoulder Bags
Chanel Vintage Black Lambskin Camellia Embossed Wallet On Chain WOC
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stylish clutch wallet is finely crafted of camellia embossed black lambskin leather. The wallet features a long silver chain link shoulder strap threaded with leather and a fron...
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