Napoleon's Indienne Fabric Pin Cushion

This pumpkin-shaped pin cushion is handmade from Sajou-printed fabric and is tightly stuffed to hold pins and needles securely. It’s finished with fabric-covered buttons on both the top and bottom and bears a woven Sajou label on its side. Crafted in a Versailles workshop, each pin cushion varies ever so slightly, making every piece uniquely its own.

About the print:  Rising to popularity in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries, Indienne prints such as this one are based off of Indian block-printed textiles. They became so fashionable that even Napoleon reportedly used Indienne fabrics in his campaign tent decor!