Abstract: A detachable and easily insertable handle made of non-rigid plastics to be inserted into slots formed in containers such as carrier bags, suitcases, boxes and the like of cardboard, plastics and similar material to facilitate carrying of the container. The handle comprises a central grip portion having locking plates at each end extending in the longitudinal direction of the grip portion and arranged at an angle of preferably about 45.degree. thereto. The locking plates diverge in the lifting direction of the handle.