Abstract: A rigid container for use as a ladies' evening bag or a home or office furnishing is formed by a pair of highly decorated hinged side elements each formed with an integral abutting frame member that surrounds the opening. The side walls of the container are formed of decorative open work or filigree patterns that extend to the interior in which a fabric liner is secured to the inner surfaces of the walls and is clearly visible through the openings of the side walls, thereby providing an unusual and pleasing aesthetic effect.

Abstract: A rigid container for use as a ladies' evening bag or a home or office furnishing is formed by a pair of highly decorated hinged side elements each formed with an integral abutting frame member that surrounds the opening. The side walls of the container are formed of decorative open work or filigree patterns that extend to the interior in which a fabric liner is secured to the inner surfaces of the walls and is clearly visible through the openings of the side walls, thereby providing an unusual and pleasing aesthetic effect.

Abstract: A method of producing a purse or handbag from a single typically rectangular blank of flexible sheet material.

Abstract: A watch box shaped handbag includes a bag body including a pair of opposed side walls, a front wall, and rear wall wherein the front and rear walls are integrally connected between the two side walls respectively to define a storage compartment therein for receiving an ornament therein, a bag cover pivotally connected with the rear wall of the bag body comprising a display window provided on a top surface of the bag cover, a supporting frame for rigidly supporting the bag body encircling an interior of the bag body, and means for carrying the handbag. So, when the ornament is held in the handbag, the ornament is capable of being seen from outside through the display window, so as to provide a full protection of the ornament and prevent the ornament from being accidentally removed from the handbag.

Abstract: A designer handbag is formed as a flexible pouch having a top opening communicating with a hollow interior. Front and back surfaces of the pouch are formed from a fur pelt material. A flap is formed by a top portion of the back surface and is dimensioned to selectively close the open top. Opposite side surfaces and a bottom surface of the pouch are formed from a leather material. A metallic ribbing extends across the front and back surfaces at an intersection of the fur pelt and leather materials. An ornamental latch mechanism is provided for securing the flap in a closed position. Actuating buttons of the latch mechanism include settings for ornamental gems.

Abstract: A weather-resistant carrier is made up of a non-waterproof bag and waterproof accessories. The accessories are a bottom container, a cap, and a sheath with handles similar to those of the bag covering a major portion of the sides of the bag. One or all may be connected directly to the bag. Preferably, the bottom container is attached to the bag, the sheath attached to the bottom container, and the cap to the sheath. In a preferred model, the sheath can be folded up with the empty bag, placed in the container, and the cap can be attached to the container to provide a carrying case. All or parts of the accessories can be utilized with the bag, depending on the weather.