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Embroidered Handwoven Corte Throw Pillow Cover
Embroidered Handwoven Corte Throw Pillow Cover
Handmade, One-of-a-Kind, and Full of Story!
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Elevate your space with vibrant color and cultural heritage. These decorative throw pillows feature an embroidered handwoven corte (a traditional Mayan skirt) on both the front and back.
Each pillow tells a story of generations of skilled artisans and is sustainably crafted from repurposed vintage textiles. Sewn by Afghan refugee women rebuilding their lives in North Carolina, these colorful accent pillows for couch or bed offer more than just style—they support meaningful work, cross-cultural connection, and sustainable design.
Whether you're looking for embroidered pillows, throw pillows for your sofa, or decorative pillows for your bed, these one-of-a-kind pieces make a bold and beautiful statement.
Product Highlights:
- Front & Back: Vintage embroidered handwoven Guatemalan corte (cotton)
- Sewn by Afghan refugee artisans in the U.S.
- Each pillow is unique—no two are the same
- Perfect for adding texture and story to your home décor
- 20" x 20"
- Pillow cover only. Purchase inserts here.
Details
Details
20" x 20"
Vintage Cotton
Pillow cover only; no insert included.
Handwash cold. Lay flat to dry.
Handmade Vintage
Handmade Vintage
This product is made with handmade, upcycled fabric. We believe the minor imperfections associated with vintage fabric are part of the charm and uniqueness of the item. We do our best to take photos that accurately represent the true colors and worn nature of the handwoven fabric, but colors vary across monitors, and photos can’t highlight all aspects of a product.
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More About the Artisan...
OUR AFGHAN FRIENDS arrived in Greensboro, North Carolina in 2021 from Afghanistan, fleeing the country as refugees when the Taliban resumed power. We cannot use their names because some family members remain in Afghanistan. In Greensboro, they have quickly adjusted to their new lives and have found various jobs to provide additional support to their family. They use their expert seamstress abilities to assemble Intertwined's mixed-textile handmade throw pillows, combining fabrics (vintage and new) from various countries with our signature hemp fabric. They also create our stunning handmade bags from upholstery fabric that would otherwise end up in the landfill.