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Guatemala ~ India ~ USA

Overdyed Corte Patchwork & Hemp Pillow

Overdyed Corte Patchwork & Hemp Pillow

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

Regular price $89.00 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 pieces of a second-hand corte, a traditional handwoven skirt worn by Mayan women in Guatemala. The vintage fabric is sewn together in a patchwork pattern and overdyed blue by the talented artisans at Ruth and Naomi. 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 20”

Vintage cotton with 100% hemp fabric.

Pillow cover only; no 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...

RUTH AND NAOMI is a sewing and crafts cooperative in Chichicastenango, Guatemala founded by local tailor and Methodist pastor, Diego Chicoj. The cooperative began as a way to provide a source of income to widows of Guatemala’s Civil War. Now, both men and women sew and weave tableware, pillows, and blankets. They also crochet bags and coasters.

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