Lovely Antique Hand-Embroidered Velvet Emery/Pin Cushion imp near the Hudson River Valley

near the Hudson River Valley

This beautiful pair of deconstructed antique Afgani hand-embroidered sleeves would be truly stunning mounted

I must say the "window" at center and the dramatic framing of it also makes me think a puppet show should be enacted behind it

and the there are eye holes and two holes at the sides by which one could thread ribbon in order to wear it

though I do think excellent

Lovely Antique Hand-Embroidered Velvet Emery/Pin Cushion imp near the Hudson River ValleyThis sweet hand embroidered antique pin cushion is filled with emery powder meant for sharpening needles as well as holding pins. I like the improvisatory feel of the embroidery on it, as if done not according to any plan, but just whatever emerged. Excellent star like red flowers and a couple of yellow leaves that look like hearts. Constructed of a sort of dark brown green velvet. c. later 19th c. 4 1 2" l (center of short side to point) x 3" w x 7