| CALFSKIN LEATHER |
Leather made from the skins of the young cattle and characterized by distinct grain or fiber structure. |
| COWHIDE LEATHER |
Term specifically applied to leather made from hides of cows, although it is generally loosely used to designate any leather tanned from hides of animals of the bovine species. |
| CALF SKIN |
Leather from the hides of young cattle. It has a soft, smooth texture which makes it desirable for the finest quality handbags. |
| CANVAS |
Canvas is durable and attractive. It is probably the most popular fabric used in handbags. It is a heavy to light fabric with tight smooth weave. Canvas can be made of synthetic fibres, natural fibres, or a blend of the two. Often, canvas is chemically treated to make it repel moisture and resist stains. |
| CARPET BAG |
A large bag made of carpet fabric. This was a popular travelling bag used mainly in the US during the 19th century. |
| CHINTZ |
A plain tightly woven cotton fabric with fine yarns and processed with a glazed finish, and is dyed in a print or solid colour. |
| CLASP |
A fastening device used to hold two parts together. Many handbags have shoulder straps that are removable and with a clasp at each end to attach and detach the strap to and from the bag. |
| CLOSURE |
A device such as a latch or snap, or method such as a draw string used to keep a compartment or pocket of a handbag closed. |
| CLUTCH BAG |
A small designer handbag with no straps or handles, and is carried in the hand or tucked under the arm. |
| COMPARTMENT |
A larger section of the interior of a handbag. |
| CORDUROY |
A pile fabric with the pile cut into continuous narrow ridges. It was invented in France, and for years it was a favourite of royalty. The name of the fabric means "cord of the king". |
| COSMETIC CASE |
A small piece of luggage, usually hard sided, designed to carry cosmetics and small accessories when travelling. |
| COWHIDE |
The hide from a matured cow. It is grained leather especially popular for casual handbags. |
| CROCHET |
Needlework fabric made by looping yarn with a hooked needle. Soft-sided handbags made with crochet needlework come in many different styles, colours, sizes, and textures because of the variety of stitches in crochet and knit needlework. |
| CREPE |
Crepe is a light crinkled fabric made of various types of fibres. |
