A handbag is a medium to large bag, often fashionably designed, typically used by women, and used to hold personal items such as wallet/coin purse, keys, tissues, cosmetics, a hairbrush, cellular device or personal digital assistant, feminine hygiene products, etc. Handbags have become many women's favorite possessions, as they stock up on the appropriate sizes and materials to accompany each outfit.
About Satchels:
Satchels are handbags with a wide, flat bottom, zippered or clasped top, and two handles or straps with one on each side of the opening of the bag.