![Etui Tools. Etui Tools.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Etui-Tools..jpg)
![Etui and Pomander Along with the Étui, Pomanders are a Common Sight on Châtelaines.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Etui-and-Pomander.jpg)
![Antique French Gold Sewing Kit in Fitted Box. Antique French Gold Sewing Kit in Fitted Box.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Antique-French-Gold-Sewing-Kit-in-Fitted-Box..jpg)
Accessoires (or accessories) are items which men or women wear or carry with them that have a purpose. Historically these were utensils or nécessaire that were suspended from a châtelaine or a watch chain and often were contained within an étui. These could be sewing gear, small pencils, knife, scissors, tweezers etc. More contemporary accessoire would include a compact, lipstick, cigarette case or minaudière. Belts, handbags and other fashion items used to complete an ensemble are also referred to as accessoire.
![Etui Tools.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Etui-Tools..jpg)
![Along with the Étui, Pomanders are a Common Sight on Châtelaines.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Etui-and-Pomander.jpg)
![Antique French Gold Sewing Kit in Fitted Box. Antique French Gold Sewing Kit in Fitted Box.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Antique-French-Gold-Sewing-Kit-in-Fitted-Box..jpg)