A handbag is one of the most fashionable and commonly used women accessories available in numerous materials, shades, designs and shapes and dimensions. Also known as a purse, it is a small bag used to hold a number of personal utility items.

Types
Different types of fashionable handbags are available, based on the size, shape, dimension, and the end use. Some of the popular types of handbags are:

• Tote: It is fairly big in size, having high utility and can be carried all year round
  
  
• Clutch: It is a small sized purse meant for carrying in the palm of the hand. These bags are quite stylish and are usually carried to formal occasions.
  
  
• Satchel: It is large bag with small handle, which is usually carried on the arm rather than on the shoulder

Materials Used
Handbags are stylish and high fashion women accessory made from a range of natural and man made materials including:

• Leather
• Silk
• Cotton
• Jute
• Satin
• Canvas
• Denim
• Polyester
• Nylon

Design and Style
Women handbags epitomize style and fashion. These bags have been demand since time immemorial. The designs and styles of these popular fashion accessory keeps changing from time to time and also depending on the current fashion trends. Manufacturers are coming our with new materials to make chic and stylish bags to cater to the ever growing demands of women of different age groups. Some of the most popular handbags are:

• Embroidered
• Beaded
• Printed
• Metallic
• Sequined

Resources:
Belts and Handbags - Fashion handbags, purses, belts, buckles and wallets