Looking at the floral holster, it appears to me as being embossed. I do no see any distinct carving. I had a friend who was a master saddlemaker named Eddie Bacon who carved many saddles. The flower for example has no signs of being carved but being stamped, The edges are too round to have been carved, Also, the holster was formed by using a stamp and not cut which is shown by the roundness of the edges.
To Red, I enjoy your many comments.