Two vintage embroidered bags of Indian origin, the first with gold metal thread embroidery on ruby velvet to the front, a central design of a peacock with magnificent display of tail feathers, the “eyes” with red stone centres, the head in blue silk thread, surrounded by varied embroidered flowers and other forms, some with green stones at their centres, a twisted gold and ruby cord forming the shoulder strap and binds the side edges, finished with a ruby silk tassel; an earlier black silk satin and velvet bag, one side edged in gold braid decorated with metal threads and the upper border more elaborate with coiled metal threads forming intricate flowers and leaves, centrally, an intricate embroidered panel using coiled metal threads and various coloured stones or gold sequins filling floral centres, the back panel incorporates clear and green stones, with a central floral spray, the gold braid edge uses clear stones for the centres of the flowers, gold woven ribbon inside the bag, gold handle of rope form (2)