This 9pc set of little beauties are most likely from the Edwardian era (1901-1910). I was told this from a vintage/antique clothing/textile collector/seller. She said they might have been buttons or ornamentation on a jacket or hat. She wanted to buy them from me, but had to pass so that I could bring these lovely rare finds to you. (I will be listing 4 other sets, so check the others out!) Amazing condition for being over 100 years old!! I cannot find any images of these anywhere online.
There are 9 purple beehive shaped fabric beads/pom-poms on a metal wire hoop. The darker color feels velvety, the lighter color is satiny soft. They measure approx 1 inch long x 1/2 wide.