Pincushion, This Little Friend of a Needlewoman

A pincushion is a faithful assistant of a mistresses, the keeper of needles and pins.

Many centuries ago, a needle was considered a luxury. So it was treated very carefully. The first pincushions were made of cloth and paper, later from metal, ivory and wood.

Now the choice is extremely wide and when selecting this little helper, it is important not to get lost among the variety of shapes, materials, sizes and techniques.

A pincushion is sure to become a decoration of a workplace of any needlewoman.