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Embroidered Huipil & Handwoven Corte Throw Pillow Cover

Embroidered Huipil & Handwoven Corte Throw Pillow Cover

Handmade, One-of-a-Kind, and Full of Story!

Regular price $59.00 USD
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Elevate your space with vibrant color and cultural heritage. These decorative throw pillows feature an embroidered front panel made from a secondhand Guatemalan huipil—the traditional handwoven blouse worn by Mayan women—paired with a beautifully textured handwoven corte (a traditional Mayan skirt) on the back.

Each pillow tells a story of generations of skilled artisans and is sustainably crafted from repurposed vintage textiles. From the rich embroidery to the timeless backstrap-loomed weave, these handwoven pillows are full of history and heart.

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: Repurposed hand-embroidered Guatemalan huipil (cotton)
  • Back: Vintage handwoven corte (cotton Mayan skirt fabric)
  • 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
  • 14" x 18"
  • Pillow cover only. Purchase inserts here.

Details

14” x 18”

Pillow cover only; no insert included.

Handwash cold. 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.

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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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