Wallets

Before leather wallets became known, leather pouches were more serviceable because coins were the only currency known. Wallets first came into being during the seventeenth century soon after paper currency, which was then made of corn paper, became widely used in the West. The earliest leather wallets were very resilient, and they were made out of cow or horse skin.

Modern leather wallets are not very different from the leather wallets in the past except for the card slots that became popular after credit cards were created in 1951. About the only notable change in wallets was probably in the '70s when Velcro became popular. Now, you'll see wallets made from different materials in all shapes and sizes and for a variety of purposes.

There are wallets slim enough to be noticeable. This is to discourage theft. There are also wallets that come with a string and you can hang it around your neck to conceal the wallet under your clothes.

There are five types of travel wallets especially designed for girls. For men, it is all right to own a single wallet. Let's look at them one by one.

* The thin wallet is flat and rounded and is space-saving. The front pocket wallet can hold the standard wallet content of ID cards, credit cards, cash and coins and is commonly made of Napa leather. This is ideal for women on the run. You can choose from black, cocoa brown, and really chic blend of blue, green, and pink combined with black. You can even emboss it with your initials or eight characters of your choice.

* Another type is the travel wallets by Tony Perotti. This has three zipped compartments for bills, cards, and change. Its front flap has a hidden snap that secures it well. The taxi wallet is available in chocolate brown and black.

* The Ultimo leather weekend wallet is suitable for traveling. You can walk around without making it obvious you have a wallet with you that can hold cash, cards, and other important things you might want to throw in. Of course this is made of fine leather, and they come in cognac, black, and brown colors.

* If you need a basic all-in-one wallet, then the money clip wallet is for you. It has a clip for your cash as well as several compartments to hold your cards. The money clip wallet is available in black, honey or chocolate brown colors.

* Rustico's leather weekend wallet is designed by Tony Perotti and only comes in brown. The turned edge design is appealing and easy to carry. It has an ID window on the reverse side, two credit card slots, and two center compartmemts.