Appliqué and Embroidered Pillow from Kutch

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Hand-stitched embroidery and appliqué inspired by local motifs find their way onto this one-of-a-kind cotton/linen Kutch pillow cover. Sure to be a global treasure in your home decorating scheme.

The stylized top motif is composed of a finely-embroidered motif representing sheep horns. The lower half is both applique and embroidery depicting images from their local natural plants, animals, and scorpions.  The pillow is edged with a thin cord further accentuating the design. The back cover has no stitching; the closure is envelope-style made for ease of pillow insertion.

The Qasab-Kutch Craftswomen’s Producer Co. Ltd is a collective enterprise of 1500 + rural women from 11 ethnic communities spread across 65 villages in the arid interior of Kutch, India. Collectively, these artisans use their traditional skills to sustain their craft and culture while ensuring a dignified income.

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