Its official Unicode name is handbag, filed under clothing in the objects group. Keyboards find it when you search for “bag”, “clothes”, “clothing”, “dress”, “lady”, “purse”.
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Questions
What does the handbag emoji mean?
👜 is the handbag emoji, part of the “clothing” set in objects. It is used for bag, clothes, clothing, dress, and its exact tone depends on the conversation.
How do I copy and paste the handbag emoji?
Tap the Copy button on this page and paste 👜 anywhere. On a keyboard, search your emoji panel for “bag”.
When was the handbag emoji added?
It arrived in Emoji 0.6, part of the original set carried over from Japanese phone carriers. Support depends on your phone’s software version.
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