Hmong Indigo Batik Pillow Cover - Hill Tribe Linen Cushion

Lovingly crafted from an indigo batik fabric from the Hmong hill tribe of Northern Thailand, this beautiful throw pillow makes a gorgeous addition to any room. [ Details ] A beautiful indigo dyed cotton textile takes center stage, surrounded by a locally woven classic linen blend. Modern & vintage combined into a beautifully rustic piece of home decor, perfect for adding a rare touch of hill tribe to any room. Front is a crafted from Hmong hill tribe indigo batik fabric. Gorgeous rustic design & light fade. Natural flat linen surround & reverse. Invisible zip enclosure. Fully lined interior. Approx sizes : 18 x 18 / 20 x 20 / 22 x 22 / 24 x 24 / 26 x 26 This is for the pillow cover, not including the insert The handmade nature of Hmong textiles means that they may have imperfections from the natural process of weaving, batik application & dying, often further adding to their character & uniqueness. Colors may differ ever so slightly to the pictures due to different viewing monitors / device displays. Fabric Care : Wash fabric in cold/lukewarm water, ideally by hand, & shade dry. Salting the water slightly helps prevent further dye loss. What is Batik? Batik is a resist process for making designs on fabric. The artist uses wax to prevent dye from penetrating the cloth, leaving blank areas in the dyed fabric. What is Indigo Dye? Indigo dye has been used for thousands of years by civilizations all over the world to dye fabric blue. As much as 1 tonne of leaves is needed to produce just 2kg of dye. Natural indigo is also a sustainable dye; after the pigment has been extracted the plant residue can be composted & used as a fertilizer & the water reused to irrigate crops. Shipping Our cushions & covers are packed with loving care & sent from Northern Thailand via tracked airmail which should reach you with 14-20 days. Shipping discounts are available for multiple item orders. Questions & queries If you have any questions please send a message & we will get back to you asap. Hmong Indigo Batik Pillow Cover - Hill Tribe Linen Cushion