left of the “s” free in the air. it is on the bottom part that you place the strap of your purse or handbag. then the force of the hanging purse holds the top of the “s” in place on the top of the table. in fact, many purse hooks are in the shape of an “s”, though often they are kept in the shape of an “o”, which you twist into an “s” shape when you want a hangar for your purse.
other purse hooks have a flat round piece at the top of the “s”, and this flat circle is what you place on the table or counter. underneath, 