The Real Reason For Handbags
By Handbag Addict
Throughout history, women have always had some sort of carrying device, be it a handbag or a purse or something else. Have you ever wondered why this is? The answer may surprise you. It is very complex, and ties into everything that separates a woman from a man. Besides the obvious, of course. In fact, we have knowledge of woman carrying handbags as long ago as 430 B.C.

Not merely a way of carrying things, handbags and purses in generally have always played a significant part in society. From the with-doctors medicine bag, to the society ladies handbag, there are a lot of links that tie together all the different uses to which bags and purses have been put.

The first reason, as first reasons should be, is an easy one. You can put things in a bag. This may seem overly simplistic, but do not overlook the astonishing freedom a woman enjoys, having everything she needs instantly at hand. And yet, you never see a man with a handbag. Ever wonder why this is? The truth is, it is women who have been evolutionarily selected to be the traditional caregivers, and responsible for keeping up with the needs of her family.

Most importantly, the women were responsible for raising children, and so they had to keep everything they might need on hand, and so required a handbag to carry it. Additionally, women are also the traditional organizers. Say you wanted to throw a party, would you rather have a man or a woman arrange it? A woman, of course. And it is this same, almost obsessional organization that leads a woman to carry a purse.

The second part, is the role of mystery and power. The inside of a bag, any bag, is hidden, and mystery drives imagination. The bag of the doctor, the wizard, or the medicine man is filled with strange and mysterious items, that only they can understand. This gives the holder of the bag an air of mystique, as if they alone (because of this understanding) are a people apart.

The average woman, of course, is not a mysterious wizard. However, the mystery of her

bag does set her apart. Just like the wizard, at least as far as most men are concerned, a woman's handbag is filled with strange and mysterious items that only she understands. And let us not forget, an air of mystery is extremely attractive.

Thus the personal and intimate mysteries of the handbag set apart the women who carry them, making them strangely attractive besides providing instant access to whatever she might need at any given time. These two are the less obvious reasons. The third and final, though, I'm sure you have already guessed.

Handbags are fashionable. That's right, as simple as this. A woman's handbag is the most obvious sign of her place in the world. Whether it be plain and simple, or covered in shimmering diamonds, the appearance of her handbag makes it clear where she stands socially.

For instance, consider for a moment Margaret Thatcher. Remember, if you can, what her handbag looked like. You may not have noticed this, but it is astonishingly similar to the one carried by the queen mother at that time. Of course, this could just be a simple case of chance, but I find that unlikely. More probably, their similarity of circumstance (both strong, powerful leaders) encouraged them to choose a similar handbag to reflect the similarities in their social position.

To conclude, then, let me say that handbags have an incredible amount of significance. Far more then you might expect, a handbag is intensely linked to everything that is female. Allowing a woman to stay organized, while endowing her with an attractive sense of mystery, it also shows clearly her social standing. This is the reason for handbags.

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