The Vintage Woman: What's in a Handbag?

Origins, Function And Symbolism Of A Western Handbag

Our very own Jasmine examines the history and development of handbags.

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Wicker Darling black fabric clutch bag macaw bag sits in a colourful background
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Macaws Clutch - choose from three!
Dhs. 481.00 AED
Vienna pink unicorn handbag pink unicorn purse features a red mane and sits in a colourful room.
2 in stock
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Vienna the Pink Unicorn Purse | Wicker Darling
Dhs. 1,130.00 AED
Andouille Sausage dog purse Dachshund handbag wears a blue bow-tie and sits in a colourful background
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Andouille the Sausage Dog Bag | Wicker Darling
Dhs. 1,178.00 AED
Wicker darling Miranda cow handbag cow purse sits in a colourful background.
1 in stock
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Miranda the Cow Handbag | Wicker Darling
Dhs. 1,202.00 AED
Wicker Darling Usagi pink rabbit handbag sits in a colourful background
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Usagi the Rabbit Purse | Wicker Darling
Dhs. 1,178.00 AED
Wicker darling green lizard handbag lizard purse sits in a colourful background.
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Bayawak the Wicker Lizard Backpack | Wicker Darling
Dhs. 1,202.00 AED
Wicker Darling snag midi sausage dog handbag sausage dog purse sits in a colourful background.
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Snag the Midi Sausage Dog Purse | Wicker Darling
Dhs. 1,130.00 AED
1 in stock
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Count Batula Bat Bag | Wicker Darling
Dhs. 1,106.00 AED
Toucan wicker handbag toucan purse sits in a colourful background.
5 in stock
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Tuka the Toucan Purse | Wicker Darling
Dhs. 1,130.00 AED
Wicker darling rainbow lorikeet parrot handbag wicker parrot purse sits in a colourful background.
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Lori the Rainbow Lorikeet Bag | Wicker Darling
Dhs. 1,202.00 AED
Wicker darling australiana theme fabric clutch bag with galah lorikeet and cockatoo sits on a colourful background
1 in stock
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Australiana Clutch | Wicker Darling
Dhs. 481.00 AED
Wicker darling Andes the flamingo bag sits in a colourful background.
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Andes the Flamingo Bag | Wicker Darling
Dhs. 1,154.00 AED
Ann pink brontesaurus dinosaur handbag sits in a colourful bag
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Anne the Bronte-saurus Bag | Wicker Darling
Dhs. 1,154.00 AED
Wicker darling yellow llama shaped bag with purple detailing sits in a colourful room
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Llandry the Llama Purse | Wicker Darling
Dhs. 1,154.00 AED
A dolphin-style mystery sea friend wicker purse sits in a colourful background
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Mystery Sea Friend the Bag | Wicker Darling
Dhs. 962.00 AED
Wicker darling wicker ladybird handbag ladybug purse sits in a colourful background.
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Our Ladybird the Ladybug Purse | Wicker Darling
Dhs. 1,154.00 AED
Wicker Darling Iris the Ibis purse sits in a colourful background
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Iris the Ibis Bag | Wicker Darling
Dhs. 1,154.00 AED
Cynthia cicada purse insect handbag features wicker handcrafted details and sits in a colourful background.
4 in stock
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Cynthia the Cicada Handbag | Wicker Darling
Dhs. 1,178.00 AED
An elephant shaped bag with the trunk up; the elephant is in natural rattan with red leather handles.
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Mellephant the Elephant Bag | Wicker Darling
Dhs. 1,154.00 AED
Wicker Darling aqua unicorn with multi-coloured pink rainbow main unicorn clutch bag is held in a colourful room.
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Vida the Unicorn Clutch | Wicker Darling
Dhs. 938.00 AED