Design Characteristics of the Zurich Handbags and Bayburt Purses in the Emir Collection

Handbags and purses, as female accessories, are key elements of material culture that reflect the spirit, lifestyle, and cultural richness oftheir time.This study examines the historical development and design features of handbags and purses and compares these two accessories. What makes bags and purses significant in this comparison is that handbags originating from Zurich and purses from Bayburt, in addition to holding objects, are part of the same collection and offer valuable insights into their period's style, type, material, and technical characteristics. Analyzing the handbags and purses that evolved due to the social requirements of two distinct cultures, based on various characteristics, is essential for understanding the design features of women's accessories. The study was conducted using an ethnographic approach and a qualitative research method. It was carried out in two stages: in the first stage, historical data were collected, and the topic was discussed in general terms; then, collection data were collected through semi-structured interviews. In the second stage, the size, shape, weaving, decoration, and sewing techniques of the handbags and purses were outlined in the information cards created by the author. Finally, the study data were discussed in relation to the historical and design contexts. Thus, the study examined historically significant handbags and purses from both domestic and foreign cultures to develop a resource for future studies.

Journal

ART-SANAT

Year

2025

Volume

23

Pages

304-327

eISSN

2148-3582

DOI

10.26650/artsanat.2025.23.0014

WoS UID

WOS:001424478100014