Decorative item seen in Malta’s selected (6)
I believe the answer is:
tassel
'decorative item' is the definition.
'in malta's selected' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'TASSEL' is hidden within 'maltas selected'.
'seen' acts as a link.
(Other definitions for tassel that I've seen before include "Bunch of hanging threads" , "Decorative bunch of cords" , "Hanging bunch of cords" , "Decoration made from a tuft of threads" , "Grapefruit and tangerine hybrid" .)