Handbags, also known as wallets or small bags in North American English, are medium to large handbags, usually of fashionable design, usually used by women to store personal belongings.

The only purpose of the early modern Europeans to wear wallets was to carry coins. Wallets are made of soft fabric or leather, worn by men as often as women. Sporran in Scotland is the product of this custom. In the 17th century, young girls were taught that embroidery was an essential skill in marriage. It also helped them make very beautiful handbags. By the late 18th century, inspired by the outlines of ancient Greece and Rome, these accessories gradually tended to slim in Europe. The wallet that the woman wants won't be bulky or untidy in appearance, so she designed the net wallet. Crosshair is made of fine fabrics such as silk and velvet, with a wrist strap. They first became popular in France, then in Britain, where they were called "essential.". However, men did not adopt this trend. They use wallets and pockets, which are very popular in men's trousers.