Question 4
With the aid of suitable diagram, describe the following parts of a lady’s bag:
(i) flap;
(ii) gusset;
(iii) front;
(iv) strap.
Observation
This question was very popular among candidates, most of whom scored average marks. Most candidates drew good diagrams but were unable to label the part appropriately and a good percentage of them failed to describe the parts of the bag as required in the question. Candidates were expected to answer thus to score higher marks:
(i) Flap - This is an outstretched piece of leather, extending from the back
to the front of a bag, covering the opening of the bag.
(ii) Gusset - This is a narrow strip of leather on the sides of a bag joining the
front to the back.
- it determines the volume/size of the bag; it may have folds.
(iii) Front - This is the frontal part of a bag; it accommodates the flap which
usually holds the fasteners; decorations are usually on the front.
(iv) Strap - a long strip of leather attached to the gussets; it serves as a handle.