Late 20th Century Indian Zardozi-Style Embroidered Evening Bag 1910s Michael – Lingerie (Marks &

Michael – Lingerie (Marks & Spencer’s historic house label

While worn open

Lightweight cotton gauze with woven metallic gold lurex

The fabric has weight and drape typical of high-quality 1970s synthetic crêpe

and features two patch pockets at the hips

Late 20th Century Indian Zardozi-Style Embroidered Evening Bag 1910s Michael – Lingerie (Marks &A richly worked Indian evening bag from the late 20th century (1960s 1970s) decorated with dense metal thread embroidery in a traditional zardozi style technique. The surface is fully embellished with raised floral motifs formed from couched metallic threads, wirework and bead detailing, creating a tactile, sculptural finish. The embroidery is worked on a dark textile ground and framed with a delicate beaded edge, giving the bag depth and contrast.