wool pillows

Indian textile designer Seema loves to play with bright colors and various fabrics, and these attractive pillow covers are a wonderful example. Rayon thread, in chartreuse and brown, is embroidered onto cream polyester in a whimsical, leafy pattern that evokes the bright and dappled comfort of a shaded garden. The pair of covers features concealed zippers on the solid cream backs.

Indian artisan Vikram Uberoi uses the traditional technique known as kashidakari to embroider this beautiful 100% wool cushion cover. The front of the sage green cover features a floral and paisley design. The back is embroidered with a simple diamond pattern and features a concealed zipper for easy insertion of the cushion. The kashidakari style of embroidery predates even the Mughal empire, and usually features motifs of flora or fauna in myriad colours.

Better economic conditions and the preservation of time-honoured methods and craftsmanship—those are the goals Ingrid and Andrea share with weavers in several departments in Guatemala. This cushion cover's front panel is woven on a backstrap loom by artisans of Chichicastenango who use wool prepared by those in Momostenango; the classic design features alternating thick and thin lines in elephant grey on an ivory background. The back side is milk white cotton blend fabric, and after the two sides are sewn together, a zipper on one side aids in inserting a cushion.

Reproducing textile motifs traditional to the Mazahua peoples of Mexico, Adrian Aguirre creates this pretty cushion cover. The blue satin cover is printed on both sides and features a zipper for inserting a cushion.

Alternating shades of blue help to lift the wave designs off their cream-colored background, giving this pair of cushion covers dimensional zest. With a lifetime of practice and study in textile design, Indian artisan Seema presents these subtly stunning cushion covers with a polyester base, embroidered rayon thread waves, and a concealed zipper closure on the back.