Description

First up is a stunning gold lamé evening bag absolutely drenched in amber seed bead embroidery, featuring delicate floral and leaf motifs scattered across its shimmering surface. The kiss-lock frame closure is accented with a rhinestone stud, the interior is lined in golden satin, and the gold chain strap is perfectly intact. This bag measures approximately 7 inches tall and is the kind of thing that makes a whole outfit irrelevant. Condition is very good for its age, with strong beadwork and no major losses to the embroidery.

The second bag is a genuine showstopper and almost certainly of Middle Eastern or South Asian origin, featuring extraordinary Zardozi-style raised metallic thread embroidery on both front and back. The front panel showcases a magnificent phoenix or crane bird rendered in silk and metallic threads, surrounded by a lush garden of flowers, leaves, and scrolling vines in olive, gold, pink, and ivory. The ornate pierced brass frame with beaded trim and a decorative push-button closure speaks to serious craftsmanship from the late 19th to early 20th century. The back panel is equally detailed with dense floral embroidery, and while the bag shows honest age wear consistent with its likely Victorian or Edwardian era origins, the artistry remains absolutely breathtaking at approximately 8 inches tall.

Condition

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