RBTH correspondent Inna Fedorova takes a look at the history and significance of the accessory bag in Russia, from early examples found by archeologists to modern-day favorites, from functional Soviet ...

Drawstring bags became prominent in the mid-80s due to their simple, spacious design. A pouch with drawstrings was a game changer at the time because it offered the functionality of a backpack without ...

This easy drawstring bag sews up quick, and they are ideal for a beginning sewer. If you feel sewing is intimidating, this is the perfect project for you. All the seams are simple straight lines, and ...

In the USSR, literally everyone used an 'avoska.' These days, this humble string bag has made a comeback as a global fashion trend. What is its secret? Every person in the Soviet Union carried an ...

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