Vintage Banjara Metallic Embroidered XLarge Pillow in Dark Red I

Antique and Vintage
Handmade
Unique
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Vintage Banjara Metallic Embroidered XLarge Pillow in Dark Red I

• Made Entirely with Antique & Vintage Fabric
• Detailed Metallic Hand Crafted Embroidery
• Couched Threads
"Shisha" Mirror-Work
• Raw Edge Details
• Back of Pillow is a Dark Fabric
• Pillow Insert Included
• Removable Cover
• Hidden Zipper Closure

Cultures with rich textile traditions are adept at repurposing old fabrics to give them new life. India, and more specifically Rajasthan, is at the center of this textile universe. It is an area home to many different peoples who have distinct uses for, and styles of, textiles. These Banjara fabrics featured in the pillows below originated as wedding dresses. They were embroidered and decorated with joy, celebration, hope and the personalities of generations. Later, small pieces from the dresses were patchworked together, sometimes overdyed or further embellished, to create tapestries to adorn the home. They are joyous, fascinating works of art with many lives and many stories to tell.

Vintage and antique textiles have experienced a full life before making their way to our stores. A vintage item of exceptional quality should not be viewed as brand new, as it shows signs of a lifetime, or several, being used and appreciated by its original makers. Evidence of this well-lived life may be visible in slightly distressed fabric, loose threads, small tears, non-standard sizes and other unique imperfections.

Material: Vintage Fabric, Exact Content is Unknown; Pewter Thread
Backing: 100% Linen
Cushion: 100% Cotton Filled with 70% Duck Feathers, 30% Duck Down
Care: Dry Clean Only
Size: 20" x 38"
Origin: Made in India

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