Handwoven Karen Textile Pillow Cover, Ivory Tribal Cushion, Custom Size

Lovingly crafted from Karen handwoven textile, this beautiful throw pillow makes a gorgeous addition to any room. Who is Karen ? Originally from Myanmar, the Karen is an ethnic group with several different languages & cultural customs. They are often divided into 3 main sub-groups known as the White Karen (Sgaw), the Red Karen (Karenni), & the Black Karen (Pao). The sub-groups may also be called after their spoken languages (e.g. Pwo Karen). Often, the image of the Karen ethnic group is strongly associated with the long-neck Karen (also known as Padaung), creating a confusion about the cultural identity of the umbrella group. Karen is an anglicized version of the word Kayin, itself referring to Kayan State in Myanmar. The term was introduced during modern times through the influence of the colonial British empire & Western missionaries who built schools in Karen villages & converted some of the local communities to Christianity. Despite this Western influence, the Karen traditional dress remains well embedded in everyday life, & villagers continue to produce textiles for their daily use but also as a source of additional income by selling at street markets & even producing for high-end boutiques & hotels. Front is Ivory Natural Karen handwoven textile. Beautiful appearance / Natural flat cotton reverse / Invisible zip enclosure / Fully lined interior. Size : Custom size This is for the pillow cover only, not including an insert 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. Handwoven Karen Textile Pillow Cover, Ivory Tribal Cushion, Custom Size