Glossary of Terms
Antique
Generally accepted to be fashion, art and home décor older than 100 years.
Art Deco
Visual art, design and architecture influenced by geometric form, bold colours and luxury, generally covering the time period from 1920-1940.
Art Nouveau
Decorative arts and architecture, generally covering the time period from 1890-1915. Art Nouveau designs were often inspired by natural forms, sweeping curves and asymmetry.
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Clutch Bag
Bag without handle or straps, meant to be clutched in your hands.
Disco Style
Referring to the fashion style of 1970s and early 1980s that used shiny, metallic fabrics of gold and silver.
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Flapper Style
Referring to the fashion style of the 1920s with teardrop beads, fringes and bead strings creating sway and movement.
Flapper Style Wiki
Kiss Lock
Handbag closure from two round balls that clasp together.
Poly Blend Fabric
Fabrics that are a combination of natural and synthetic fibers .
Rocailles
Petit 1mm to 3mm tube glass beads.
Seed Beads
Petit 1mm to 3mm round glass beads.
Seed Bead Wiki
Sequin
Flat shiny plastic discs ranging in size from 3mm-10mm.
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Vintage
Fashion, art and home furnishings representing quality of an era. Generally accepted to be items older than 20 years.
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