Guatemala ~ India ~ USA

Huipil & Hemp Pilllow

One-of-a-kind statement for your sofa or bed!

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$109.00 USD

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One-of-a-kind statement for your sofa or bed! Intertwined's gorgeous handmade throw pillow is sustainably made from a second-hand huipil, a traditional handwoven blouse worn by Mayan women in Guatemala. The hemp fabric that completes the pillow is made in India by The Hemp Foundation, a non-profit that promotes alleviation of poverty through the cultivation of hemp in remote villages. Afghan refugee friends in North Carolina, bring it all together with their expert seamstress skills.

Pillow cover only. Purchase inserts here.

Details

12” x 24”

Cotton vintage huipil with 100% hemp fabric.

Down/feather insert included.

Hand wash. Lay flat to dry.

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.

Due to the handwoven nature of this item, the sizes may vary slightly.

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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.

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