Pincushion c. 20th century
haudenosauneeiroquois
minneapolisinstituteofart
paper, cotton
natural stone pattern
circular oval feature
enamel pin design
egg art
jewelry design
collage layering style
fashion and textile design
paper
hand-embroidered
pattern background
united-states
cotton
layered pattern
This "Pincushion" is a beautiful example of Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) beadwork, dating back to the 20th century. The piece is crafted with a red fabric base and features intricate patterns of colorful glass beads. The central design is a circular motif adorned with silver beads, surrounded by blue and white beadwork. The pincushion's edges are embellished with fringed beads of different colors, adding to its visual richness. This type of beadwork was often created by Haudenosaunee women and served as a practical and decorative object.
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Iroquois women made lavish pincushions that sat on Victorian dressing tables where they held long hatpins. Others hung on walls to hold pins and needles used while women sewed. Victorian women were drawn to these innovative pieces because of their rich colors and ornate floral beadwork. In the late 19th century, Tuscorora and Mohawk women, building from traditional designs, created a new raised style of beadwork found on many whimseys. Often these artists used white crystal glass beads in combination with other colors to give contrast and texture to the flowers, leaves, and berries that adorn many pieces.
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