| Python is one of the most popular types of | | | | Check the stitching. Even stitching with no knots |
| snakeskin in the fashion marketplace. One reason | | | | or pulls is the mark of quality python handbags. |
| for this is the size of the snake. On average, | | | | The lining should be sewn in, not glued. Only top |
| pythons are over six feet long which means the | | | | quality hardware, like clasps or O rings are used |
| skin is larger than that of most snakes and can | | | | on fine bags. Before you pay a lot for a bag, |
| be more easily used to make items like handbags, | | | | make sure you know that your python clutch is |
| belts and wallets. A python clutch can be created | | | | the real thing. |
| from a single skin. | | | | |
| | | | | Price is another determining factor. Python |
| With the explosion of fashion accessories in | | | | handbags are not cheap. An extremely low price |
| snakeskin, there are a plenty of fakes or | | | | probably means fake snakeskin. |
| synthetic snakeskin items masquerading as the | | | | |
| real thing. Very often, they are so cleverly done, | | | | Python handbags, belts, boots and shoes are |
| they look almost similar. So how can you tell the | | | | everywhere in fashion. There is nothing wrong |
| difference between a genuine python clutch and a | | | | with buying a synthetic bag or any synthetic |
| fake one? | | | | accessory if that's what you want and you know |
| | | | | that before you pay. However, if you are looking |
| Snakeskin is a very fragile leather and is usually | | | | for the real thing then you are bound to feel |
| not used for large items such as tote bags | | | | cheated when you find out that you’ve |
| because it requires a lot for reinforcement. | | | | overpaid for something that’s not real. Python |
| Synthetic snake skin is usually bonded with cloth | | | | handbags are not cheap and before you shell out |
| to give it more strength. If there is anywhere on | | | | your money, you should know what you are |
| the bag where the back of the skin shows, cloth | | | | buying. |
| is a dead giveaway. Check the top sides of a | | | | |
| python clutch where it joins with the lining. This is | | | | One way to insure that you always get the real |
| the most likely spot for the backing to show. | | | | deal is to buy only from reputable sellers. Don't |
| | | | | buy “genuine” snakeskin accessories from |
| Genuine snakeskin has a slightly different feel than | | | | mall kiosks, street venders or flea markets. When |
| some synthetics, although it can be difficult to | | | | buying online, always check your vendor to make |
| spot a really good synthetic python clutch. Look | | | | sure you'll be able to contact him if you have a |
| for details in the coloration. Most synthetics use | | | | problem. Many online vendors will be happy to |
| a screened photo print to create the pattern on | | | | provide you with particulars on their business. |
| the skin. It may be possible to see repeats in the | | | | |
| photographic pattern on python handbags. | | | | If only genuine python handbags will do for you |
| Symmetrical repeats do not occur in natural skin. | | | | make sure you are getting what you are paying |
| | | | | for and not an imitation. This is largely a case of |
| Genuine snakeskin is used in fine quality bags. | | | | buyer beware. |