People have been using handbags since ancient times. 18th-century "purses" were actually pockets. Designer "status bags" originated in the '50s. If you keep your whole life in your purse, it's easy to ...

In the 17th century, when India was ruled by Mughal sultans, artisan communities sprung up in the northern city of Lucknow to create beautiful things for the royal family. They spun gold thread and ...