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N. A purse worn on the belt typically made of sturdy cloth or leather. A pouch is technically a small bag closed with a drawstring. but is often used to refer to a coin purse, or purse used by a man.  
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[[Image:Belt pouch by Leilia.jpg|thumb|Stiff buckled pouch made by [[Leila]] of [[Astral Winds]]]]
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A [[belt pouch]] is a purse worn on the [[belt]], typically made of sturdy cloth or [[leather]]. A pouch is technically a small bag closed with a drawstring, but is often used to refer to a coin purse, or purse used by a man.  
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===History===
 
===History===
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Pockets have only recently come into fashion. Before that a purse attached to your belt, or tuckedinto your sleeve or the fold of your [[toga]], was the only way to keep personal belongings on your person. The word purse is derived from the Latin bursa, from the Greek βυρσα, meaning oxhide.
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Pockets have only recently come into fashion. Before that a purse attached to your belt, or tucked into your sleeve, was the only way to keep personal belongings secured. The first appearance of such a bag is on Egyptian murals, which show [[pouches]] worn around the waist. Every society has had a form of pouch, from the Greeks to the Mongols to native and aboriginal peoples all over the world. Different styles of bags were used for different purposes, such as falconry bags for holding treats for hunting birds. Pouches were sometimes worn under the [[skirt]] and were accessed through a slit in the upper garments.
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[[Image:Pouch.jpg.jpeg|left|thumb|Birka Stlye [[Viking]] Pouch]]
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Both men and women wore purses. They were often finely embroidered or ornamented with gold. Pouches often showed social status based on the embroidery and quality of the bag. The purses worn by women mainly attached to their girdle. It was also customary for men to give their new brides purses [[embroidered]] with an illustration of a love story.
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===In Amtgard===
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[[Image:Belt pouch by Erowin.jpg|thumb|Small single flap belt pouch made of leather, created by [[Erowin]] of [[Astral Winds]]]]
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As [[trousers]] of the Middle Ages don't traditionally contain pockets, pouches are imperative for keeping track of personal items. [[Events]] will often give out [[trinkets]], [[quest]] tokens, or [[totems]]. Many [[kingdoms]] and [[chapters]] have a local currency, which is often represented by small coins. With two hands usually being filled with weapons and shields, pouches are a must.
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===Types of pouches===
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There are a number of different types of pouches common in Amtgard, including (but not limited to):
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*[[Sporran]], the front-facing pouch often worn as a part of Highland dress
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*Drawsting Purse, made by running a cord through the outer edge of a circular piece of fabric or leather, cinching the pounch tight
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*Saddle bag style, with an envelope-like closing, made to resemble a saddle bag
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*Puzzle bag, with a complex front opening made to be visually appealing
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*[[Quiver]], which are sometimes worn at the hip by archers
  
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The first appearance of a bag is on Egyptian hieroglyphics, which show [[pouches]] worn around the waist. The next appearance is in 14th century Europe. In Europe they often showed social status based on the embroidery and quality of the bag. At this time the purses were for women mainly and were therefore attached to their girdle. In the 15th century, both men and women wore purses. They were often finely embroidered or ornamented with gold. It was also customary for men to give their new brides purses [[embroidered]] with an illustration of a love story. Later in the century, women, now wearing finer dresses, preferred to wear their pouches under their skirts which is a new fashion trend in the United States of America.
 
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===Types===
 
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*Sporan
 
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*Drawsting Purse
 
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*Saddle bag style
 
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*Flap pouch
 
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*Puzzle bag
 
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*[[Quiver]]
 
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*[[Spell bag]]
 
 
===Links===
 
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*[http://diyfashion.about.com/od/diybagsandpurses/ss/Belt_Pouch.htm How to make  belt pouch]  
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20190409140050/http://larsdatter.com/pouches.htm Historical examples of pouches] with links and pictures
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*[http://members.cox.net/moirandalls/patterns.htm#pouch How to make  belt pouch
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20130331154449/http://diyfashion.about.com/od/diybagsandpurses/ss/Belt_Pouch.htm Tutorial] with pictures
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*[http://www.renstore.com/items.asp?Cc=POUCH Purchase belt pouches]  
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20150227053426/http://www.wymarc.com/asoot/asoot.php?show=germanGallery Gallery] of tablet woven bags
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[[Category:Garb]] [[Category:Amtgard Terms]]
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*[http://www.doctorbeer.com/joyce/emb/almpouch/almpouch.htm French Almoners pouch]  
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[[Category:Garb]]
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[[Category:Amtgard Terms]]
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[[Category:Arts and Sciences]]
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[[Category:Equipment Types]]
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[[Category:Garb Accessories or Embellishments]]

Latest revision as of 23:29, 9 February 2024

Stiff buckled pouch made by Leila of Astral Winds

A belt pouch is a purse worn on the belt, typically made of sturdy cloth or leather. A pouch is technically a small bag closed with a drawstring, but is often used to refer to a coin purse, or purse used by a man.

History

Pockets have only recently come into fashion. Before that a purse attached to your belt, or tucked into your sleeve, was the only way to keep personal belongings secured. The first appearance of such a bag is on Egyptian murals, which show pouches worn around the waist. Every society has had a form of pouch, from the Greeks to the Mongols to native and aboriginal peoples all over the world. Different styles of bags were used for different purposes, such as falconry bags for holding treats for hunting birds. Pouches were sometimes worn under the skirt and were accessed through a slit in the upper garments.

Birka Stlye Viking Pouch

Both men and women wore purses. They were often finely embroidered or ornamented with gold. Pouches often showed social status based on the embroidery and quality of the bag. The purses worn by women mainly attached to their girdle. It was also customary for men to give their new brides purses embroidered with an illustration of a love story.

In Amtgard

Small single flap belt pouch made of leather, created by Erowin of Astral Winds

As trousers of the Middle Ages don't traditionally contain pockets, pouches are imperative for keeping track of personal items. Events will often give out trinkets, quest tokens, or totems. Many kingdoms and chapters have a local currency, which is often represented by small coins. With two hands usually being filled with weapons and shields, pouches are a must.

Types of pouches

There are a number of different types of pouches common in Amtgard, including (but not limited to):

  • Sporran, the front-facing pouch often worn as a part of Highland dress
  • Drawsting Purse, made by running a cord through the outer edge of a circular piece of fabric or leather, cinching the pounch tight
  • Saddle bag style, with an envelope-like closing, made to resemble a saddle bag
  • Puzzle bag, with a complex front opening made to be visually appealing
  • Quiver, which are sometimes worn at the hip by archers

Links

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