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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 limited edition like new
By Fendi
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Fendi gold embroidered baguette with buckle details in stones.
Like-new condition, limited edition
Gold leather handle, blue interior
Measures 26 x 17 x 5 cm
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags
Hermès Ostrich Kelly Pochette Rouge
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Ostrich Kelly Pochette in Rouge features ostrich leather in a bright shade of red. This handbag features a small top handle, a cross over flap, and a strap closure with a gold t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
Chanel New Pink Camellia Round Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Chanel Camellia Evening Flower Cross body Bag features golden-toned hardware and is perfect accessory for any special occasion. Comes with ribbon, card, booklet, original dustcov...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Evening Bags and Minaudières
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
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Python Rhinestone Dragon Black Flap Bag
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as Gucci's creative director, this black python flap bag from the Fall/Winter 2004 collection is an ultra-luxurious must-have. A python ...
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Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags
Hermès New Les Cabanes Case
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Hermès Les Cabanes Case in bicolor wool twill features, lining in herringbone canvas,
machine embroidered (96% polyester and 4% ceramic), zip closure with pull-tab in bicolor ...
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