Bags: The History of Accessories Product Type / Craft Kits some with an interesting twist

some with an interesting twist on the traditional

Rhys John Kaye

21st Century: Art in the First Decade is broad in both its geographic and generational scope

and Anish Kapoor

Bags: The History of Accessories Product Type / Craft Kits some with an interesting twistAn impeccably researched and beautifully produced concise history of bags through the ages, with examples drawn from the Victoria and Albert Museum's remarkable collection. From the hand stitched embroidered purses of the 16th century, to the 'make do and mend' bags of the war years and the rise of the 'It' bag in the 2000s, bags reflect the needs and desires of their users, as well as the changing attitudes to fashion. Focusing on the V&A's world