Handmade New Flower Merino Wool and Cotton Square Accent Pillow Cover (India)

This handmade cover features merino wool-stitched floral embrodery with cotton backing and a zipper enclosure.  Made using the ancient techniques of Chainstitch in fair trade environment, this is one of a kind and sure to bring dash of color to any decor.

Product Features:

• Set includes: One (1) pillow cover
• Pattern: Modern
• Removable cover: Yes
• Cover closure: Hidden zipper 
• Edging: Knife
• Pillow shape: Square
• Dimensions: 18 inches long x 18 inches wide
• Cover materials: Merino Wool and cotton
• Care instructions: Dry clean

About Shirley Lloyd Davies: Looking back, it seems natural that Shirley should have begun her artistic career at an early age.  Her mother was a painter, and while growing up she was surrounded with the tools of the craft.  Her early fascination with painting would lead her first to a career in graphic design,then to a continually broadening range of media as she found time to explore them, including computer illustration, furniture design and work in metal.  Shirley works fromher studio/gift shop in Alexander, Manitoba, Canada which she shares with her husband Kelly Crosson and her son Cody.

The digital images we display have the most accurate color possible.  However, due to differences in computer monitors, we cannot be responsible for variations in color between the actual product and your screen.

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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