Antique - leather with a smooth finish because the grain has been crushed and undergone shrinkage.
Burlap - a coarsely textured material used to make casual bags such as school bags, backpacks and satchels.
Canteen bag - a round, stiff bag that resembles a traveler's water flask. Canteen bags typically have a shoulder strap.
Convertible bag - a bag with a handle that can be tucked or folded inside, in order to turn it into a clutch.
Duffel - typically a bag that is long, horizontal and cylinder in shape with short handles.
Flight bag - used by passengers and crew to carry on belongings aboard a plane, often has a flight insignia and used rather then a tote bag.
Kip - also called steer hide, is a type of leather taken from older cattle, not as supple as calfskin.
Needlepoint - has a tapestry appearance and has a heavy, ornamental fabric used to make knitting bags and carpetbags.
Reptile - skins from snakes, turtles and lizards used to make handbags. Reptile is distinguishable by its scaly pattern and texture. Many laws protect endangered reptiles whose skins are used to make illegal bags.
If you are thin, having your bag come to your waist draws attention to your great condition.
