Handbag

A combination handbag and cushion comprising first and second outside wear-resistant covers forming the exterior sides thereof, a one piece U-shaped liner comprising a closed lower portion and first and second side portions, said first liner side portion having its upper peripheral edge secured to the upper peripheral edge of said first outside wear-resistant cover, said second liner side portion having its upper peripheral edge secured to the upper peripheral edge of second outside wear-resistant cover, a zipper fixedly secured between the upper peripheral edges of said first and second outside wear-resistant covers to provide access to the interior of said handbag, allowance edged being provided on the remaining peripheral edges of said first and second outside wear-resistant covers, said allowance edges of said first and second outside wear-resistant covers being secured together, piping means contained within said secured allowance edges, cushioning means for protecting objects carried within said handbag from damage when the article is used as a cushion and further providing comfort for the user when seated thereon, said cushioning means comprising a first cushion pad fixedly secured to said first outer wear-resistant cover between said first outer wear resistant cover and said first liner side portion, and a second cushion pad fixedly secured to said second outer wear-resistant cover and said second liner side portion, said cushion pads covering the entire area of said outside wear-resistant covers, a level central bottom portion, substantially parallel to said upper peripheral edge, said bottom portion having upwardly and outwardly extending end portions connected with substantially vertical side edges whereby objects placed within said handbag will fall to the bottom and be directed by said upwardly outwardly extending portions toward said level central bottom portion thereby concentrating said objects in a smaller area and facilitating locating said objects by the user, and a strap secured to said device for transporting the device when used as handbag.