Textiles & Pillows

ZELLA Indigo Ikat Pillow Cover

Name: ZELLA Indigo Ikat Pillow Cover
Brand: Ariel
SKU: 050006
Price: 90.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$90.00

10 in stock

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The Zella Indigo Ikat Pillow Cover is a testament to the craftsmanship of ancient dyeing techniques.

Indigo is a deep, rich shade of blue with undertones of violet revered for its intense hue and its ability to complement a wide range of colors, from neutrals to vibrant earth tones. This versatility allows it to be incorporated into various design styles, from modern to traditional.

Genuine indigo products are often artisanal, handmade, and produced in small batches, contributing to their scarcity in the market. Additionally, the growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly products has led to increased interest in natural indigo dyes, further driving up demand and making authentic indigo products even harder to come by.

Limited supply.

Product Details

Material: Handwoven, indigo dyed cotton + cotton lining
Measurements: 16" x 16"
Details: Zippered closure
Handmade in Laos
As with all handcrafted goods, there are slight variations making each piece one of a kind.
Note: Cover only. Pillow insert not included.

Product Profile

Indigo dye, derived from the indigofera plant, is renowned for its rich color and timeless appeal. Its unique hue ages gracefully, developing a distinctive patina over time. Not only prized for its aesthetic beauty, indigo is also celebrated for its sustainable properties, with fabrics dyed in this pigment believed to be gentle on the skin. From its labor-intensive production process to its enduring allure, indigo embodies a sense of heritage and authenticity.

Ikat is a traditional dyeing technique characterized by its intricate patterns and blurred edges. Originating from various cultures around the world, including Indonesia, Japan, and Central Asia, ikat involves resist-dyeing threads before they are woven into fabric. This meticulous process creates unique designs with a slightly blurred effect, resulting in a distinctively artisanal look. What makes ikat special is not only its visually captivating patterns but also the skilled craftsmanship required to achieve them. Each piece of ikat fabric is a testament to the expertise of the artisans who carefully dye and weave the threads, preserving a rich cultural heritage while producing textiles that are both timeless and contemporary.

Artisan Profile

Laos is a country of diverse ethnic groups, each with unique and highly adept craft and artisan skills, but the pressures of modern life and the availability of cheap factory made imports have resulted in Lao people giving up their crafts and their rural livelihoods. As a result, many of the crafts of Laos are vanishing art forms. Our design and production teams work closely with artisan groups in Laos to create items that fit modern, natural lifestyles while still retaining the spirit of traditional craftsmanship. Guided by the principles of fair trade, we work to create employment opportunities for villagers, especially women, and to reduce poverty and each product is made and finished in the villages.

The cotton used to make these pillows is planted by hand and watered by the monsoon rains. It takes eight months for the plant to produce the cotton flower, then it is picked by hand, ginned by hand (a difficult and tedious activity), and then spun into yarn by hand. Traditional wood and bamboo looms are used by weavers to transform the cotton fiber into cotton cloth.

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