This is hollow and filled with any sphagnum moss. One end is permanently closed by a wooden or ivory plug, held in by little pegs. The plug in the other end is easily taken out. The needle case is usually pierced to receive a loop by which it may be hung to the belt or the workbag.
Fig. 72.—Ivory needle
case. Koksoagmyut.
Fig. 73.—Ivory needle
case. Koksoagmyut.
Fig. 74.—Sealskin needle cushion,
with thimble. Koksoagmyut.