Vintage The Indian Textiles Co. Ltd. gold & silver thread jeweled satin clutch

Vintage Zardozi Clutch Purse made by Indian Textiles, Co. with genuine gold and silver thread. Satin with gold embroidered accents and covered in semi precious stones. Snap closure. This appears to have been made in the 1940s and therefore is in very nice previously loved vintage condition. With normal signs of wear for it’s age. It is ornate and the stitching quite lovely zardozi clutch style. These vintage bags are hard to come by and embody the glam and artistry of days gone by. Hand embroidered in meticulous detail by the most skilled artisans using a unique form of embroidery called zardozi. The word Zardozi is from the Persian language and means "gold thread". It is an elaborate and intricate embroidery using metallic threads and genuine semi precious stones to give a rich and opulent 3D effect. Zardozi was introduced into India in the early 16th century and was used initially to adorn the robes of the royal families. Now you too can own a wearable work of art, once reserved only for royalty. Hand embroidered in intricate floral leaf detail and assembled by highly skilled, talented and passionate artisans, in the zardozi tradition. Covered in semi precious stones, it is truly a stand out ooak clutch!