I recently invested in a very high end, very large, pocketbook.  My mother suggested one of these hooks.  I never in a million years thought it would be able to support a bag as large and as heavy as mine.  But, guess what - I was wrong!! This is a great product and a must have for anyone that carries a purse! I even tried using it for a tote filled with books - and it worked for that as well. Very pleased and plan on ordering more as gifts!