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The beauty of handmade creations is at work in this gorgeously crafted throw pillow. Embroidered with merino wool using the ancient techniques of chainstitch, this stunning piece is one of a kind and sure to bring some color and creativity into any space.
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Story Behind the Art: How do you make a centuries old craft relevant for today? Manzoor of Crafts had the answer. He set up a collaboration with artists from North America to design modern patterns that could then be brought to life by the makers of Crafts. Located in , India, long a center for fine textiles, the Crafts cooperative specializes in the art of chain stitch embroidery, a technique that has been in use since at least the year 1100. It is also painstaking. A pillow can take a team of 3 people 4-5 days to complete. A rug or wall hanging can take up to 18 months. In , working with fabric is definitely a family endeavor, employing skills that have been passed down for generations. Manzoor himself is the third generation of his family to work in the textile industry. By working with Crafts, these families are able to not only preserve a long history of textile production, but they receive a steady income that enables them to educate their children and provide supplemental income during the cold winter months when agriculture slows down.
The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.
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- Handmade in India
- Cover is removable
- Knife edging, hidden zipper
- Dry clean only
- merino wool and cotton
- Modern abstract style
- 16 inches x 16 inches
Story Behind the Art: How do you make a centuries old craft relevant for today? Manzoor of Crafts had the answer. He set up a collaboration with artists from North America to design modern patterns that could then be brought to life by the makers of Crafts. Located in , India, long a center for fine textiles, the Crafts cooperative specializes in the art of chain stitch embroidery, a technique that has been in use since at least the year 1100. It is also painstaking. A pillow can take a team of 3 people 4-5 days to complete. A rug or wall hanging can take up to 18 months. In , working with fabric is definitely a family endeavor, employing skills that have been passed down for generations. Manzoor himself is the third generation of his family to work in the textile industry. By working with Crafts, these families are able to not only preserve a long history of textile production, but they receive a steady income that enables them to educate their children and provide supplemental income during the cold winter months when agriculture slows down.
The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.
Imported
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