Fabulous Antique Dodecagon Fabric over Board Pin Cushion old wooden spatula emphasizing the wake at his

emphasizing the wake at his knees and distant ocean horizon at his waist

Better in person

Probably mid-20th century or so

a heavily detailed form of traditional Indian traditional embroidery that originates from the Kutch and the Saurashtra regions of Gujarat in North Western India--as well as a perimeter of multi-colored sequins and cut and sewn cotton fabric triangles fringe

Fabulous Antique Dodecagon Fabric over Board Pin Cushion old wooden spatula emphasizing the wake at hisA beauty of an antique 12 sided geometric pin cushion; I can't even imagine how one had the patience to make this one! The structure underneath the fabric feels to be card board, and then each of the twelve panels appear to have been hand stitched together, with stick pins placed over each seam probably for a mix of reinforcement and decorative effect. I just love it as an object, with this mix of solid and striped and plaid fabrics amplifying its