Girdle purses and kidney belt pouches

The kidney belt pouch bag (or girdle purse) is, probably the most famous form of mediaeval bags and pouches. It is not only archaeologically well documented, but also very popular in late medieval pictures. Characteristic for the kidney belt pouch is the shape corresponding to the name.

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The Complex History of Leather Manufacturing: From the Prehistoric Times to the Present Day
The Complex History of Leather Manufacturing: From the Prehistoric Times to the Present Day
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Leather is one of the oldest natural materials that has been used by mankind since the beginning. Whether you like leather jackets, handbags or leather shoes, these products wouldn’t have been here without the ingenuity and patience of our early…

Girdle purses and kidney belt pouches

Girdle purses and kidney belt pouches

The pocket flap went directly into the belt loops, which were for the most part very wide and decorative. Today's replicas of girdle purses and kidney belt pouches are mostly made of high-quality nubuck leather, which is nicely soft and smooth from the outside.