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Ruby and Pink Silk Embroidered Evening Bag

$700
£531.14
€607.32
CA$977.71
A$1,087.08
CHF 567.61
MX$13,232.42
NOK 7,242.50
SEK 6,785.88
DKK 4,532.51
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About the Item

A beautiful and intricate hand embroidered evening bag from India. The use of gold and silver thread and precious jewels in embroidery is known as Zardozi and was once used to embellish the attire of the Kings and the royals in India. A pale pink dusty silk dupioni is embroidered with several different types of antique gold tone metal threads and tiny beads on both sides. Additionally, genuine ruby beads are incorporated into the floral design. The large central flower is set with an 8 x 13 mm ruby cabochon. The interior of the bag is the same silk dupioni with snap closure and has two elastic side pockets. It measures 7.5 inches wide at the top and 11.13 inches at the bottom. It is 1.75 inches at the widest and 5 inches high.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Width: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Length: 11.13 in (28.28 cm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Material Notes:
    Antique gold tone spiral metal threads and genuine ruby beads and cabochons. Interior is matching silk dupioni with two elastic side pockets in synthetic fabric.
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5449286632

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