Sweet Old Once Red Hand-sewn Tomato Pin Cushion sport knife used in dances representing fighting

used in dances representing fighting between the Christians and the Moors (Muslims)

which it might be

fabric-silk I believe--is sheer

10" tall x 7 1/4" w x 3 7/8" d

There is one tiny flaw—what looks like a glaze chip just inside the lip

Sweet Old Once Red Hand-sewn Tomato Pin Cushion sport knife used in dances representing fightingI believe this old pin cushion was meant to represent a tomato, with green felted patch on top, though the red of the hand dyed linen has very nicely faded to a soft rose. I like its very folky homemade ness, and the pins still in it all over. A sweet old thing. I forgot to measure this one, but approx 3" wide. Good condition, sturdy and sound, just as found.