Tulip Cherry Wood Pin Cushion - Vermilion Red. Akabeni.

A beautiful and perfectly formed Cherry wood pin cushion from the Japanese makers some arguably the worlds best pins and needles. They have created a series of pincushions to represent the months of the year.

This Akabeni Pin cushion in vermilion red, represents the month of January - which in Japan is a time when everyone becomes excited by the beginning of the new year. Vermilion is a colour that is believed to be able to avert evil, is as brilliant as the sunrise on New Year's Day, and makes you feel a sense of vitality.

54mm diametre. Comes with one thin Pink Tulip Pin (not pictured) Photographed pins not included, but can be purchased here: Momiji Pins

Other colours available.

Made in Japan.