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Hobo Bag
The term hobo bag refers to a style of handbag, or purse that is typically crescent shaped and has a rather slouchy posture. It is called this because it closely resembles the shape of the bindle on the stick that hobos are portrayed as carrying. However, these bags not attached to sticks they usually have large straps that you can place over your shoulder or that you can hold in your hand for easy carrying. Hobo style bags are made out of soft flexible fabric so that they can easily form around whatever objects you place within them. They are so popular because of their ability to hold pretty much anything. There are many different sizes of bags and they are very strong and durable. There are also many different styles of bags that range from ordinary to designer.
Hobo bags are thought to be part of the bohemian style that has become quite trendy in the last few years. The term bohemian refers to individuals who practice bohemianism; an unconventional lifestyle that usually prompts individuals to create few permanent ties and promotes wanderers and adventurers. The term actually is of French origin and was used to describe people with artistic occupations; writers, musicians, actors. They were known for their anti-establishment viewpoints which were expressed through free love, art and voluntary poverty. The 1960’s brought this trend to the United States and the bohemian style was picked up by hippies across the country.Over the years trends from the 60’s have died and come back and currently 60’s fashion is in style. Loose fitting clothing of bland colors or even tie-dye, hemp jewelry, hobo bags, and large sunglasses are all trends that stem from the 1960’s that are becoming extremely popular with the youth of today. You can find hobo bags in many designs and styles at many retailers and even online. You can even find vintage bags that are strait from the 1960’s.
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