Long before the invention of pockets, wallets began as bags made of animal skin for our ancestors to store valuable items. In the early years, these items included food, trade objects, and hunting supplies, which they hung around their necks. When everything wanted to eat you, these bags were useful—and even life-saving—to have on hand and carry on long distances. As humans began minting coins, people kept their money in special bags, and by the Renaissance era, the modern wallet concept was in full swing.
Wallets with chains arrived on the scene in the 1950s, when motorcyclists began using biker chain wallets to help prevent valuable items from flying out on the road. Rockers, punks, and grunge lovers adopted the biker chain wallets, and they became all the rage in the ‘90s. Many people prefer chain wallets for their style and security.
