History and origins of the wallet The origin of the word wallet is obscure. Some argue that it derives from the ancient Greek word ‘Kibisis’, which is the word used to describe the sack carried by the god Hermes. 'Wallet' is frequently the translation used to describe the sack in which Perseus carried the severed head of Medusa. The Oxford English Dictionary identifies the word as being of late Medieval origin, at which time it was used to describe ‘a bag for holding possessions’. Shakespeare uses it in this sense when he writes: ‘Time hath my lorde a wallet at his back. Wherein he puts almes for oblivion’. Thus, the early meaning of the word is to describe something that...
There are genuine designer labels and then there are all of the knock-off brands. You can often save quite a chunk by going with the off-brand or imitations, but at what cost? Some things you can get away with, others not so much. Who makes your accessories does matter, and so does the quality of the construction. Here are some examples of accessories where designer labels are worth the investment. Your Purse It is hard to find a good purse that will last without buying name brand. The difference in the construction, the materials, and the craftsmanship is worth the extra money to have a bag for years rather than months. Think of it this way: a leather purse can...
Handmade leather goods is an overused term in our industry. Yes, we are guilty of it to a degree. What do you consider to be handmade? Should we pay more for handmade? You can cut leather by hand or with the help of a machine, usually a press that uses a die to cut a specific shape out of the leather. When cutting straps you can do it with a straight edge and a knife, a hand strap cutter, or a machine that can do multiple straps at once. The only advantage to hand cutting is you have no upfront costs. Cutting 100 of the same piece out by hand and have them be identical is unlikely, and also it...
About a century ago if I had told my buddies that I was in a coffee shop working, it could only mean I was a waiter, a coffee maker or a hard-cored bluffer. With the advent of the laptops, it is definitely not the case anymore. It has empowered us to relocate our workplace from the dowdy monotonous office cubicle to almost any place where we can find solace and hence work efficiently. This miraculous invention that aids us in all walks of life has become quintessential and needs to be carried with us wherever we go. It is obviously not possible to carry them around in our hands every time. So when one goes to purchase a bag for...
Several years ago, bags were used as a storage commodity and hence, people really didn't care about what kind of bag they were using. These days, bags have become a necessity, either as an accessory or a storage companion, but always in a stylish way. Bags can tell a lot about your personality and if you haven't read about it just click here. Either way, society has become very selective and seek to choose the best bag for them. When picking up the best bag, the quality is a major factor of decision, usually, the quality of leather plays a vital role apart from space, pattern, etc. As far as leather is concerned, there are plenty of leathers available in...
