Quilted Handbags - A Fashion Statement

We all are used to quilts as items to protect us against cold climate. Quilts are generally made by sewing two layers of fabric together. The top fabric is in the form of a pattern that is generally a sequence of squares.

Today, however, quilts are used for much more than just providing comfort in cold weather. Quilted material is used for making a number of products such as bed covers, home furnishings and fashion accessories. Talking of personal accessories, one item that has been extremely popular is the quilted handbags. They are a rage among ladies the world over.

Quilted handbags are said to have been introduced in the 60s and have seen tremendous revolution in design and quality ever since. Design Houses as established as Chanel and Gucci have been endorsing this product for many decades. But if you are a budget shopper, there are other places where you can look for quilted handbags. They are also being sold by mass retailers like Wal-Mart at extremely reasonable prices, and almost everyone an afford them. But if you want the most exquisite design and workmanship in quilted handbags, then probably a designer boutique is the right place to go.

The prices for quilted handbags range from as less as thirty dollars to several hundred dollars, depending upon where you shop for them. In fact, the technology involved in the manufacturing of quilted handbags is so simple that even your neighbourhood vendor can also provide it. But the special thing about designer quilted handbags is that their designs are absolutely world-class, and even the fabrics used are extremely unique.

The commonly used material used in quilted handbags is fabric and leather. Fabric is preferred, as unlike leather, it can never cause allergy to the user, and also because it provides a large number of options in the fabric quality and colour. The scope for a designer to create appealing designs using fabric is much larger, compared to leather. However, in case of designer handbags, leather is used more frequently, as it provides a sophisticated and classier look.

There are certain things to check when you shop for quilted handbags. Ensure to concentrate on the stitching of the handbag. The stitches must be small and evenly spaced. If the stitching is rough and sporadic, it’s better to reject the handbag.

So what is it that truly attracts women to quilted handbags? They give a feel of warmth and softness that women really love. They are easy to carry around and are more durable. The quilted patterns provide a trendy look to the handbags.

Various kinds of quilted handbags are available in the market, such as:

Shoulder bags
Travel bags
Tote bags
Satchels
Clutch-style bags

Even the world of online shopping has opened up to quilted handbags in a big way. Online sellers like Amazon sell huge volumes of quilted handbags every year. It is assumed that almost 80% of the women population has a preference towards quilted handbags. Even third world countries such as India, are exporting huge volumes of this product to feed the economies of countries such as USA, Australia, UK and France. Countries in West Asia are also big consumers of this product. Some varieties of quilted handbags sourced from countries from India are of such good quality that they find their way into posh designer showrooms of US and Europe with a price tag that is many times the original import rate.

More than just items of comfort and utility, quilted handbags have become a fashion statement. Thanks to their promotion by various movie stars and leading models, the popularity of this product has grown leaps and bounds in the past few decades. This has spelled success not only for big brands, but has even provided a lot of benefit to locally based vendors who have also cashed in on the opportunity. In fact, the regional manufacturers are more in a capacity to cater to the fast moving tastes of the consumer.

So the next time you go shopping for a handbag, make sure to check out the range in quilted handbags as well in the style you prefer – fabric or leather!

This is a picture of a Black Prada Quilted Handbag, The fabric of this purse is 90% nylon and 10% Leather.

The Measurements of this bag are 12in. x 8.5in. x 5in. This quilted handbag features a zip top closure and dual adjustable leather and silvertone chain handles.