Patent ID: 6971424

Claim:
A handbag comprising: a frame comprising: (a) a bottom panel; (b) a front section connected to the bottom panel, said front section having at least one open area; (c) a back section connected to the bottom panel, said back section having at least one open area; (d) two side sections, each connected to the bottom panel and to the front and back sections; and (e) two handles connected to the frame for carrying the handbag; and at least one insert comprising: (a) a bottom panel; and (b) at least two side walls that are connected to the bottom panel and have closed sides, such as to create a compartment with a top opening, wherein said top opening is closeable, wherein said insert has a length, width and height that is similar to the length, width and height of the frame, such that the insert fits snugly within the frame, and wherein a portion of the insert is connectable to a portion of the frame to keep the insert within the frame during use; and wherein the front and back sections consist of narrow bands that extend along a bottom side of the front and back sections, and two vertical straps that extend up from the narrow bands, said vertical straps connecting with the handles of the handbag, and wherein the straps are connected to the handles via buckles.