History
The history of the NosePouch™ begins with a handkerchief.
The first known mention of the handkerchief is by Catullus (87-57 BC), who mentions them in his poems. They were made of woven grass at that time.
During the first century BC, handkerchiefs were used almost exclusively by members of the highest social and ruling class as a fashionable luxury.
In the centuries following the birth of Christ, as flax became more available, the simpler people could use handkerchiefs. They were folded and kept in the fold of a garment as neither men's or women's clothing had pockets.
It was approximately 300 AD when there was mention of a cloth solely used for the purpose of cleaning one's nose.
In the 14th century, there was more mention of the handkerchief in European countries where a more pronounced courtly culture had fostered the feeling for these highly decorated cloths - particularly Italy and France. During this same period, handkerchiefs were used to wave or to greet high-ranking people and in the theatre to express applause. These handkerchiefs were round, triangular, rectangular, etc.
