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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
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 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
Gucci GG Supreme Monogram Small Ophidia Flap Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in luxury with the Gucci GG Supreme Monogram Small Ophidia Flap Shoulder Bag. Crafted from GG supreme monogram coated canvas and brown leather trim, this bag exudes sophistic...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger 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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