Antique appliques are hand sewn with metal sequins and gold bullion. These are wonderful appliques which have many decorative uses. Eight pointed star measures about 2.5 inches and the 6 pointed star measures 2.25 inches each. These appliques are in excellent unused vintage/antique condition. The six-pointed star is commonly used both as a talisman and for conjuring spirits and spiritual forces in diverse forms of occult magic. The 8 pointed star appears in spiritual traditions from many different cultures across the globe.