{"title":"HOME TEXTILES","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eComfort need not be commonplace. Our homeware pieces improve with intimacy, growing softer with each wash, more familiar with each touch, their handwoven textures and natural materials ageing gracefully alongside the lives they illuminate and warm. Function and beauty aren't opposing forces here, but collaborators in the art of living well.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yathra-hand-woven-wool-blanket-forest-green","title":"Yathra Hand-Woven Wool Blanket · Forest green","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eA unique heritage weave from the Land of the Thunder Dragon, this Bhutanese Yathra blanket is skilfully made with naturally dyed high-quality wool. Its colour palette  - vibrant olive green base adorned by colourful geometric patterns -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis structured around the ancient Bhutanese Ne-nga colour philosophy, in which each hue carries elemental and protective meaning, while the cheerful pink fringe adds a festive finishing touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Yathra represents one of Bhutan's most treasured weaving traditions, where coloured wool threads are interlaced on traditional looms to create both the striped foundation and complex geometric patterns. The dimensional star medallions are carefully woven into the fabric using supplementary weft techniques, with each motif requiring precision and deep knowledge of ancestral patterns to execute. The thick, durable construction and saturated natural dyes create an ever-changing play of colour and texture, while the ingenious combinations based on the five \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eNe-nga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (rainbow) colours and the four colours of Earth's elements - \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eSa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Earth), \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eChu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Water), \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eMay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Fire) and \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eLung\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Air) - give expression to the ancestral belief that balance with nature's elements brings protection and safety from natural disasters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eathra's origins lead to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBumthang\u003c\/span\u003e, a high valley of monasteries and farmsteads in central Bhutan, became one of the country's foremost weaving centres during the mid-nineteenth century - its long winters, its proximity to noble families, and sustained royal patronage allowing workshops to develop and refine their craft over generations. Yathra cloth became both currency and tribute: woven lengths used as objects of barter and as payment of taxes, their value a measure of both material and cultural weight. Bhutan's weaving traditions are among the most technically complex in the Himalayan region, with each district maintaining its own pattern vocabulary - a living archive of local knowledge, cosmological belief, and social memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYarn \u0026amp; Yathra House is a weaving studio based in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehimphu, where founder Karma Tshoki is\u003c\/span\u003e working with a collective of women weavers who draw on ancestral pattern knowledge and Bhutanese colour cosmology to produce contemporary textiles. Each piece is made on a traditional loom, with naturally dyed wool sourced and prepared by hand. The studio works within the \u003cem\u003eNe-nga\u003c\/em\u003e colour system - understanding the palette not as aesthetic choice but as a form of cultural expression rooted in the belief that balance with nature's elements brings protection and wellbeing. The result is a textile that is as much a document of Bhutanese spiritual life as it is an object for the home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Bhutan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45437906780426,"sku":"","price":565.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/Yarn_Yathra_Throw_Green_00.jpg?v=1761071118"},{"product_id":"yathra-hand-woven-wool-blanket-amber","title":"Yathra Hand-Woven Wool Blanket · Amber","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eA unique heritage weave from the Land of the Thunder Dragon, this Bhutanese Yathra blanket is skilfully made with naturally dyed high-quality wool. Its rich amber gold base accented by geometric patterns in mauve, white, green and blue is based on the ancient Bhutanese Ne-nga colour philosophy, in which each hue carries elemental and protective meaning, while the fringe adds a refined finishing touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Yathra represents one of Bhutan's most treasured weaving traditions, where coloured wool threads are interlaced on traditional looms to create both the striped foundation and complex geometric patterns. The dimensional motifs—from the continuous meander borders to the bold central medallions and clustered triangles—are carefully woven into the fabric using supplementary weft techniques, with each pattern requiring precision and deep knowledge of ancestral designs to execute. The thick, durable construction and saturated natural dyes create an ever-changing play of colour and texture, while the ingenious combinations based on the five \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eNe-nga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (rainbow) colours and the four colours of Earth's elements- \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eSa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Earth), \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eChu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Water), \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eMay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Fire) and \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eLung\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Air)- give expression to the ancestral belief that balance with nature's elements brings protection and safety from natural disasters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eYathra's origins lead to Bumthang, a high valley of monasteries and farmsteads in central Bhutan, became one of the country's foremost weaving centres during the mid-nineteenth century - its long winters, its proximity to noble families, and sustained royal patronage allowing workshops to develop and refine their craft over generations. Yathra cloth became both currency and tribute: woven lengths used as objects of barter and as payment of taxes, their value a measure of both material and cultural weight. Bhutan's weaving traditions are among the most technically complex in the Himalayan region, with each district maintaining its own pattern vocabulary - a living archive of local knowledge, cosmological belief, and social memory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003earn \u0026amp; Yathra House is a weaving studio based in Thimphu, where founder Karma Tshoki is working with a collective of women weavers who draw on ancestral pattern knowledge and Bhutanese colour cosmology to produce contemporary textiles. Each piece is made on a traditional loom, with naturally dyed wool sourced and prepared by hand. The studio works within the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNe-nga\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e colour system - understanding the palette not as aesthetic choice but as a form of cultural expression rooted in the belief that balance with nature's elements brings protection and wellbeing. The result is a textile that is as much a document of Bhutanese spiritual life as it is an object for the home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Bhutan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45437864542474,"sku":"","price":565.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/Yarn_YathraAMBER01.jpg?v=1769502186"},{"product_id":"yathra-hand-woven-wool-blanket-ivory","title":"Yathra Hand-Woven Wool Blanket · Ivory","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eA unique heritage weave from the Land of the Thunder Dragon, this Bhutanese Yathra blanket is skilfully made with naturally dyed high-quality wool. T\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehe colour palette - calm ivory base adorned by colourful geometric patterns -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis based on the ancient Bhutanese Ne-nga colour philosophy, in which each hue carries elemental and protective meaning, while the natural white fringe adds a refined finishing touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Yathra represents one of Bhutan's most treasured weaving traditions, where coloured wool threads are interlaced on traditional looms to create both the striped foundation and complex geometric patterns. The dimensional star medallions are carefully woven into the fabric using supplementary weft techniques, with each motif requiring precision and deep knowledge of ancestral patterns to execute. The thick, durable construction and saturated natural dyes create an ever-changing play of colour and texture, while the ingenious combinations based on the five \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eNe-nga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (rainbow) colours and the four colours of Earth's elements - \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eSa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Earth), \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eChu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Water), \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eMay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Fire) and \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eLung\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Air) - give expression to the ancestral belief that balance with nature's elements brings protection and safety from natural disasters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eathra's origins lead to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBumthang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a high valley of monasteries and farmsteads in central Bhutan, became one of the country's foremost weaving centres during the mid-nineteenth century — its long winters, its proximity to noble families, and sustained royal patronage allowing workshops to develop and refine their craft over generations. Yathra cloth became both currency and tribute: woven lengths used as objects of barter and as payment of taxes, their value a measure of both material and cultural weight. Bhutan's weaving traditions are among the most technically complex in the Himalayan region, with each district maintaining its own pattern vocabulary - a living archive of local knowledge, cosmological belief, and social memory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Y\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003earn \u0026amp; Yathra House \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eis a weaving studio based in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThimphu, where founder \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eKarma Tshoki is working with a collective of women weavers who draw on ancestral pattern knowledge and Bhutanese colour cosmology to produce contemporary textiles. Each piece is made on a traditional loom, with naturally dyed wool sourced and prepared by hand. The studio works within the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNe-nga\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e colour system - understanding the palette not as aesthetic choice but as a form of cultural expression rooted in the belief that balance with nature's elements brings protection and wellbeing. The result is a textile that is as much a document of Bhutanese spiritual life as it is an object for the home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Bhutan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45712466379018,"sku":"","price":565.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/Yarn_YathraIVORY01.jpg?v=1761070252"},{"product_id":"yathra-hand-woven-wool-blanket-ebony-black","title":"Yathra Hand-Woven Wool Blanket · Ebony black","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eA unique heritage weave from the Land of the Thunder Dragon, this Bhutanese Yathra blanket is skilfully made with naturally dyed high-quality wool. The colour palette - dramatic black base adorned by colourful geometric patterns - is based on the ancient Bhutanese Ne-nga colour philosophy, in which each hue carries elemental and protective meaning, while the black fringe adds an elegant finishing touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Yathra represents one of Bhutan's most treasured weaving traditions, where coloured wool threads are interlaced on traditional looms to create both the foundation fabric and complex geometric patterns. The dimensional motifs - from the scattered diamond shapes to the delicate cross patterns and ornamental corner elements- are carefully woven into the fabric using supplementary weft techniques, with each pattern requiring precision and deep knowledge of ancestral designs to execute. The thick, durable construction and saturated natural dyes create an ever-changing play of colour and texture, while the ingenious combinations based on the five \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eNe-nga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (rainbow) colours and the four colours of Earth's elements - \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eSa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Earth), \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eChu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Water), \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eMay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Fire) and \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eLung\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Air) - give expression to the ancestral belief that balance with nature's elements brings protection and safety from natural disasters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eY\u003cspan\u003eathra's origins lead to \u003c\/span\u003eBumthang, a high valley of monasteries and farmsteads in central Bhutan, became one of the country's foremost weaving centres during the mid-nineteenth century - its long winters, its proximity to noble families, and sustained royal patronage allowing workshops to develop and refine their craft over generations. Yathra cloth became both currency and tribute: woven lengths used as objects of barter and as payment of taxes, their value a measure of both material and cultural weight. Bhutan's weaving traditions are among the most technically complex in the Himalayan region, with each district maintaining its own pattern vocabulary - a living archive of local knowledge, cosmological belief, and social memory.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarn \u0026amp; Yathra House is a weaving studio based in Thimphu, where founder Karma Tshoki is working with a collective of women weavers who draw on ancestral pattern knowledge and Bhutanese colour cosmology to produce contemporary textiles. Each piece is made on a traditional loom, with naturally dyed wool sourced and prepared by hand. The studio works within the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNe-nga\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e colour system - understanding the palette not as aesthetic choice but as a form of cultural expression rooted in the belief that balance with nature's elements brings protection and wellbeing. 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Each triangle, rendered through traditional wax-resist batik methods, represents a modern interpretation of complex ancestral designs, creating a visual rhythm that brings a contemporary eye to a heritage aesthetic.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e This cushion cover showcases the extraordinary artistry and patience required in hemp textile production, where transforming raw hemp into weavable fibre demands weeks of dedicated labour. The fibre must be softened through repeated beating and rolling before being carefully hand-spun into thread. Individual narrow panels are woven on backstrap looms, then meticulously hand-sewn together to create the larger piece. The triangle pattern emerges through a resist-wax technique, where wax is applied before dyeing to preserve areas of lighter colour. Working with locally sourced materials, weavers create each piece through weeks of dedicated work, their skilled hands translating ancient patterns into contemporary forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e The Hmong people are among the most renowned textile artists of Southeast Asia's hill tribe communities, maintaining intricate craft traditions passed down through generations in mountain villages. Hemp textiles hold particular significance in Hmong culture, prised for their durability and the intensive skill required in their creation. The triangle motifs draw inspiration from the natural world, often symbolising the mountains and highlands that have been Hmong homeland for centuries. These geometric batik patterns connect contemporary makers to countless generations of their ancestors who encoded cultural knowledge and spiritual meaning into every woven piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e Rachna Sachasinh formed Tikkiwallah to provide independent artisans in Thailand and Laos with a digital market dedicated to artistic collaborations that prioritise traditional fibres, heritage skills, and modern design. Inspired by deep cultural traditions, sustainable agriculture and the rhythms of rural life, Tikkiwallah works with the ethnic communities of Karen, Tai Lue, Hmong, Khummu, Tai Daeng, Akha, and Mlabri, to create small batch products, with minimal intervention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Laos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52088655675658,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/Tikkiwhalla_Peach_Pillowcase.jpg?v=1762606175"},{"product_id":"cushion-cover-hmong-hill-tribe-indigo","title":"Hemp cushion cover · Hmong hill tribe · Indigo batik","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandwoven hemp cushion cover, skilfully made on a backstrap loom by Hmong women in northern Laos. This striking piece, made of locally grown, hand-processed hemp, captivates with its scattered triangle motifs that dance across a rich natural indigo ground, the subtle variations in the batik technique adding depth and organic movement to the pattern. Each triangle, rendered through traditional wax-resist batik methods, represents a modern interpretation of complex ancestral designs, creating a visual rhythm that brings a contemporary eye to a heritage aesthetic.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e This cushion cover showcases the extraordinary artistry and patience required in hemp textile production, where transforming raw hemp into weavable fibre demands weeks of dedicated labour. The fibre must be softened through repeated beating and rolling before being carefully hand-spun into thread. Individual narrow panels are woven on backstrap looms, then meticulously hand-sewn together to create the larger piece. The triangle pattern emerges through a resist-wax batik technique, where wax is applied before dyeing to preserve areas of lighter colour. The natural indigo dye creates subtle variations in tone throughout, with each piece reflecting the weaver's skilled hands translating ancient symbols into contemporary forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e The Hmong people are among the most renowned textile artists of Southeast Asia's hill tribe communities, maintaining intricate craft traditions passed down through generations in mountain villages. Hemp textiles hold particular significance in Hmong culture, prised for their durability and the intensive skill required in their creation. The triangle motifs draw inspiration from the natural world, often symbolising the mountains and highlands that have been Hmong homeland for centuries. These geometric batik patterns connect contemporary makers to countless generations of their ancestors who encoded cultural knowledge and spiritual meaning into every woven piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e Rachna Sachasinh formed Tikkiwallah to provide independent artisans in Thailand and Laos with a digital market dedicated to artistic collaborations that prioritise traditional fibres, heritage skills, and modern design. Inspired by deep cultural traditions, sustainable agriculture and the rhythms of rural life, Tikkiwallah works with the ethnic communities of Karen, Tai Lue, Hmong, Khummu, Tai Daeng, Akha, and Mlabri, to create small batch products, with minimal intervention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Laos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52088656134410,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/Tikkiwallah_Blue_Pillowcase_edit07.jpg?v=1773484656"},{"product_id":"striped-cotton-tablecloth-karen-hill-tribe-azure","title":"Striped cotton tablecloth · Karen hill tribe · Azure","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandwoven Karen hill tribe tablecloth, skilfully made on a traditional backstrap loom by Karen women in northern Thailand. This versatile piece, made of locally grown, handspun cotton, captivates with its soft cerulean blue and white stripes, the subtle variations in the weave adding depth and movement to the pattern. The horizontal green and red stripe and the generous fringe are added details that create a dynamic visual rhythm, reflecting the traditional Thai tribal textile aesthetic and an eye toward modern design. Each throw is assembled from individually woven panels, hand-sewn together - a hallmark of authentic backstrap loom weaving.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e This throw showcases the artistry of traditional backstrap loom weaving, where the weaver's body becomes part of the loom itself, controlling tension and rhythm with each pass of the shuttle. Individual panels are woven separately and then meticulously hand-sewn together to create the larger piece, with each seam a testament to the patience required in this ancient technique. The handspun cotton and soft dyes create subtle variations in colour and texture throughout the fabric. Working with locally sourced materials, weavers create each piece through weeks of dedicated work, their skilled hands translating ancient patterns into contemporary forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e The Karen (also known as Kariang or Karin) people are among the largest hill tribe communities in northern Thailand, maintaining strong weaving traditions that have been passed down through generations in mountain villages. Textiles play a central role in Karen cultural identity, with distinctive patterns and techniques marking both everyday life and ceremonial occasions. The backstrap loom, one of humanity's oldest weaving technologies, remains the preferred tool for creating these textiles, connecting contemporary weavers to countless generations of their ancestors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e Rachna Sachasinh formed Tikkiwallah to provide independent artisans in Thailand and Laos with a digital market dedicated to artistic collaborations that prioritise traditional fibers, heritage skills, and modern design. Inspired by deep cultural traditions, sustainable agriculture and the rhythms of rural life, Tikkiwallah works with the ethnic communities of Karen, Tai Lue, Hmong, Khummu, Tai Daeng, Akha, and Mlabri, to create small batch products, with minimal intervention. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Thailand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52088833474826,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/Tikkiwhalla_Blue_Stripes_Throw02.jpg?v=1762610960"},{"product_id":"striped-cotton-tablecloth-karen-hill-tribe-mulberry","title":"Striped cotton tablecloth · Karen hill tribe · Mulberry","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandwoven Karen hill tribe tablecloth, skilfully made on a traditional backstrap loom by Karen women in northern Thailand. This versatile piece, made of locally grown, handspun cotton, captivates with its bold mulberry red and white stripes, the subtle variations in the weave adding depth and movement to the pattern. The horizontal blue stripe and the generous fringe are added details that create a dynamic visual rhythm, reflecting the traditional Thai tribal textile aesthetic and an eye toward modern design. Each tablecloth is assembled from individually woven panels, hand-sewn together - a hallmark of authentic backstrap loom weaving. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e This tablecloth showcases the artistry of traditional backstrap loom weaving, where the weaver's body becomes part of the loom itself, controlling tension and rhythm with each pass of the shuttle. Individual panels are woven separately and then meticulously hand-sewn together to create the larger piece, with each seam a testament to the patience required in this ancient technique. The handspun cotton and soft dyes create subtle variations in colour and texture throughout the fabric. Working with locally sourced materials, weavers create each piece through weeks of dedicated work, their skilled hands translating ancient patterns into contemporary forms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e The Karen (also known as Kariang or Karin) people are among the largest hill tribe communities in northern Thailand, maintaining strong weaving traditions that have been passed down through generations in mountain villages. Textiles play a central role in Karen cultural identity, with distinctive patterns and techniques marking both everyday life and ceremonial occasions. The backstrap loom, one of humanity's oldest weaving technologies, remains the preferred tool for creating these textiles, connecting contemporary weavers to countless generations of their ancestors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e Rachna Sachasinh formed Tikkiwallah to provide independent artisans in Thailand and Laos with a digital market dedicated to artistic collaborations that prioritise traditional fibres, heritage skills, and modern design. Inspired by deep cultural traditions, sustainable agriculture and the rhythms of rural life, Tikkiwallah works with the ethnic communities of Karen, Tai Lue, Hmong, Khummu, Tai Daeng, Akha, and Mlabri, to create small batch products, with minimal intervention. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Thailand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52088833573130,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/Tikkiwhalla_Red_Stripes_Throw05.jpg?v=1763387124"},{"product_id":"ethiopian-cotton-cloth-napkins-set-of-4","title":"Ethiopian cotton cloth napkins · Set of 4","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eSet of 4 handwoven napkins, skilfully made by Ethiopian artisans using locally grown, hand-spun cotton. These extra soft pieces come in a natural ivory ground accented by three vertical bands of subtle checkered pattern - available in copper, blush, cedar and slate blue - each achieved through the meticulous technique of picking up individual threads during the weaving process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e These napkins showcase the collaborative artistry of traditional Ethiopian weaving, where the creation of each textile requires the skills of multiple artisans working in concert. Locally grown cotton is hand-spun using traditional drop spindles- a meditative process that transforms the raw fibre into soft thread. A labour intensive process, the dyeing is done in small batches using environmentally friendly chemical dyes. Weaving, a practice handed down from father to son, has moved from traditional horizontal two-harness treadle looms to larger looms with flying shuttles, which enable the artisans to produce varied textures and weights. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e Ethiopia's weaving tradition stretches back centuries, with cotton cultivation and textile production forming essential parts of daily life, ceremony and cultural identity. Across the bustling towns of 19th century Ethiopia, guilds of master weavers, embroiderers and tailors worked under the patronage of religious and political elites to create garments that spoke of rank and power, whereas rural weavers produced cloth for daily use and ritual needs. Spindling was deemed virtuous, and women from across the social spectrum learned to spin. Different ethnic groups across the country developed their own distinctive weaving styles - the Dorze people of the south are renowned for their intricate cotton weaving, whilst the Tigray region in the north has long been celebrated for its fine white cotton shawls with colourful borders. These patterns, built through meticulous thread manipulation, connect contemporary makers to generations of Ethiopian weavers who have transformed simple fibres into objects of beauty and utility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e Spinners, dyers and weavers work hand-in-hand at Sabahar, a fair trade workshop established in Addis Ababa over 20 years ago. Sabahar is dedicated to the preservation of traditional Ethiopian textile making techniques, whilst providing sustainable livelihoods to hundreds of artisans in Addis Ababa, Arba Minch, and Bahar Dahr. Through innovation in techniques, fibres, and technology, Sabahar creates eco-friendly, fair trade textiles that honour traditional Ethiopian craftsmanship whilst meeting contemporary design needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Ethiopia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52097221984522,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/Sabahar_Napkins03.jpg?v=1762792832"},{"product_id":"ethiopian-cotton-throw-copper","title":"Ethiopian cotton throw · Copper","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003eLight handwoven throw, skilfully made by Ethiopian artisans using locally grown, hand-spun cotton and sophisticated dyes. This beautiful piece captivates with its warm copper tones punctuated by delicate bands of supplementary weft in warm ochre and white. Traditional Ethiopian motifs and subtle textural variations inherent in hand-spun fibre give the throw a tribal character that connects contemporary homes to ancient weaving traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e This throw showcases the collaborative artistry of traditional Ethiopian weaving, where the creation of each textile requires the skills of multiple artisans working in concert. Locally grown cotton is hand-spun using traditional drop spindles- a meditative process that transforms the raw fibre into soft thread. A labour intensive process, the dyeing is done in small batches using environmentally friendly dyes. Weaving, a practice handed down from father to son, has moved from traditional horizontal two-harness treadle looms to larger looms with flying shuttles, which enable the artisans to produce varied textures and weights. The clean, linear aesthetic of supplementary weft decoration reflects design sensibilities found throughout the Horn of Africa, where restraint and precision characterise textile ornamentation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e Ethiopia's weaving tradition stretches back centuries, with cotton cultivation and textile production forming essential parts of daily life, ceremony and cultural identity. Across the bustling towns of 19th century Ethiopia, guilds of master weavers, embroiderers and tailors worked under the patronage of religious and political elites to create garments that spoke of rank and power, whereas rural weavers produced cloth for daily use and ritual needs. Spindling was deemed virtuous, and women from across the social spectrum learned to spin. Different ethnic groups across the country developed their own distinctive weaving styles - the Dorze people of the south are renowned for their intricate cotton weaving, whilst the Tigray region in the north has long been celebrated for its fine white cotton shawls with colourful borders. These patterns, built through meticulous thread manipulation, connect contemporary makers to generations of Ethiopian weavers who have transformed simple fibres into objects of beauty and utility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eSpinners, dyers and weavers work hand-in-hand at Sabahar, a fair trade workshop established in Addis Ababa over 20 years ago. Sabahar is dedicated to the preservation of traditional Ethiopian textile making techniques, whilst providing sustainable livelihoods to hundreds of artisans in Addis Ababa, Arba Minch, and Bahar Dahr. Through innovation in techniques, fibres, and technology, Sabahar creates eco-friendly, fair trade textiles that honour traditional Ethiopian craftsmanship whilst meeting contemporary design needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Ethiopia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52097268416778,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/Sabahar_Throw.jpg?v=1771575525"},{"product_id":"ethiopian-cotton-blanket-herringbone-ivory","title":"Ethiopian cotton blanket · Herringbone · Ivory","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003eHandwoven throw blanket, skilfully made by Ethiopian artisans on a traditional four-harness loom using hand-spun cotton. A soft piece \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003ein natural ivory w\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003eith timeless herringbone pattern, where the precision of the intricate weave creates both visual texture and substantial weight that embody the essence of 'mechot' - the Amharic word for cosy and comforting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e This throw showcases the collaborative artistry of traditional Ethiopian weaving, where the creation of each textile requires the skills of multiple artisans working in concert. Locally grown cotton is hand-spun using traditional drop spindles- a meditative process that transforms the raw fibre into soft thread. A labour intensive process, the dyeing is done in small batches using environmentally friendly dyes. Weaving, a practice handed down from father to son, has moved from traditional horizontal two-harness treadle looms to larger looms with flying shuttles, which enable the artisans to produce varied textures and weights. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e Ethiopia's weaving tradition stretches back centuries, with cotton cultivation and textile production forming essential parts of daily life, ceremony and cultural identity. Across the bustling towns of 19th century Ethiopia, guilds of master weavers, embroiderers and tailors worked under the patronage of religious and political elites to create garments that spoke of rank and power, whereas rural weavers produced cloth for daily use and ritual needs. Spindling was deemed virtuous, and women from across the social spectrum learned to spin. Different ethnic groups across the country developed their own distinctive weaving styles - the Dorze people of the south are renowned for their intricate cotton weaving, whilst the Tigray region in the north has long been celebrated for its fine white cotton shawls with colourful borders. These patterns, built through meticulous thread manipulation, connect contemporary makers to generations of Ethiopian weavers who have transformed simple fibres into objects of beauty and utility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpinners, dyers and weavers work hand-in-hand at Sabahar, a fair trade workshop established in Addis Ababa over 20 years ago. Sabahar is dedicated to the preservation of traditional Ethiopian textile making techniques, whilst providing sustainable livelihoods to hundreds of artisans in Addis Ababa, Arba Minch, and Bahar Dahr. Through innovation in techniques, fibres, and technology, Sabahar creates eco-friendly, fair trade textiles that honour traditional Ethiopian craftsmanship whilst meeting contemporary design needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Ethiopia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52097344962826,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/Sabahar_Throw_Natural06.jpg?v=1773495143"},{"product_id":"ethiopian-cotton-cushion-cover-copper","title":"Ethiopian cotton cushion cover · Copper","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003eHandwoven \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003eEthiopian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003ecushion cover, skilfully made by artisans using locally grown, hand-spun cotton and eco-friendly dyes. This beautiful piece captivates with its subtle copper ground punctuated by rhythmic bands of supplementary weft in warm ochre and white. These traditional Ethiopian motifs and subtle textural variations inherent in hand-spun fibre add depth and imbue the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecushion cover with a tribal character that connects contemporary homes to ancient weaving traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e This \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003ecushion cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e showcases the collaborative artistry of traditional Ethiopian weaving, where the creation of each textile requires the skills of multiple artisans working in concert. Locally grown cotton is hand-spun using traditional drop spindles- a meditative process that transforms the raw fibre into soft thread. A labour intensive process, the dyeing is done in small batches using environmentally friendly dyes. Weaving, a practice handed down from father to son, has moved from traditional horizontal two-harness treadle looms to larger looms with flying shuttles, which enable the artisans to produce varied textures and weights. The clean, linear aesthetic of supplementary weft decoration reflects design sensibilities found throughout the Horn of Africa, where restraint and precision characterise textile ornamentation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e Ethiopia's weaving tradition stretches back centuries, with cotton cultivation and textile production forming essential parts of daily life, ceremony and cultural identity. Across the bustling towns of 19th century Ethiopia, guilds of master weavers, embroiderers and tailors worked under the patronage of religious and political elites to create garments that spoke of rank and power, whereas rural weavers produced cloth for daily use and ritual needs. Spindling was deemed virtuous, and women from across the social spectrum learned to spin. Different ethnic groups across the country developed their own distinctive weaving styles - the Dorze people of the south are renowned for their intricate cotton weaving, whilst the Tigray region in the north has long been celebrated for its fine white cotton shawls with colourful borders. These patterns, built through meticulous thread manipulation, connect contemporary makers to generations of Ethiopian weavers who have transformed simple fibres into objects of beauty and utility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSpinners, dyers and weavers work hand-in-hand at Sabahar, a fair trade workshop established in Addis Ababa over 20 years ago. Sabahar is dedicated to the preservation of traditional Ethiopian textile making techniques, whilst providing sustainable livelihoods to hundreds of artisans in Addis Ababa, Arba Minch, and Bahar Dahr. Through innovation in techniques, fibres, and technology, Sabahar creates eco-friendly, fair trade textiles that honour traditional Ethiopian craftsmanship whilst meeting contemporary design needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Ethiopia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52097353777418,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/SabaharCushionCopper01.jpg?v=1762795387"},{"product_id":"ethiopian-cotton-cushion-cover-stone-grey","title":"Ethiopian cotton cushion cover · Stone grey","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003eHandwoven \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEthiopian cushion cover, skilfully made by artisans using locally grown, hand-spun cotton and eco-friendly dyes. This beautiful piece captivates with its subtle natural stone grey ground, punctuated by rhythmic bands of supplementary weft in warm ochre and white. Traditional Ethiopian motifs and subtle textural variations inherent in hand-spun fibre give the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ecushion cover a tribal character that connects contemporary homes to ancient weaving traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e This \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003ecushion cover\u003c\/span\u003e showcases the collaborative artistry of traditional Ethiopian weaving, where the creation of each textile requires the skills of multiple artisans working in concert. Locally grown cotton is hand-spun using traditional drop spindles- a meditative process that transforms the raw fibre into soft thread. A labour intensive process, the dyeing is done in small batches using environmentally friendly dyes. Weaving, a practice handed down from father to son, has moved from traditional horizontal two-harness treadle looms to larger looms with flying shuttles, which enable the artisans to produce varied textures and weights. The clean, linear aesthetic of supplementary weft decoration reflects design sensibilities found throughout the Horn of Africa, where restraint and precision characterise textile ornamentation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e Ethiopia's weaving tradition stretches back centuries, with cotton cultivation and textile production forming essential parts of daily life, ceremony and cultural identity. Across the bustling towns of 19th century Ethiopia, guilds of master weavers, embroiderers and tailors worked under the patronage of religious and political elites to create garments that spoke of rank and power, whereas rural weavers produced cloth for daily use and ritual needs. Spindling was deemed virtuous, and women from across the social spectrum learned to spin. Different ethnic groups across the country developed their own distinctive weaving styles - the Dorze people of the south are renowned for their intricate cotton weaving, whilst the Tigray region in the north has long been celebrated for its fine white cotton shawls with colourful borders. These patterns, built through meticulous thread manipulation, connect contemporary makers to generations of Ethiopian weavers who have transformed simple fibres into objects of beauty and utility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eSpinners, dyers and weavers work hand-in-hand at Sabahar, a fair trade workshop established in Addis Ababa over 20 years ago. Sabahar is dedicated to the preservation of traditional Ethiopian textile making techniques, whilst providing sustainable livelihoods to hundreds of artisans in Addis Ababa, Arba Minch, and Bahar Dahr. Through innovation in techniques, fibres, and technology, Sabahar creates eco-friendly, fair trade textiles that honour traditional Ethiopian craftsmanship whilst meeting contemporary design needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Ethiopia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52097356398858,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/SabaharCushionSand01.jpg?v=1762795620"},{"product_id":"cushion-cover-suzani-chartreuse","title":"Uzbek suzani cushion cover · Silk embroidery · Chartreuse","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHand-embroidered cushion cover, meticulously crafted by Uzbek artisans following centuries-old suzani traditions. This opulent piece, worked in silk on locally woven adras, entrances with its elaborate chain-stitch embroidery of r\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eadiating floral medallion set against a vibrant chartreuse backdrop- a fine representation of traditional Central Asian iconography.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA striking decorative pillow cover that brings the heritage of the Silk Road into the contemporary home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e This cushion cover exemplifies the painstaking precision of suzani embroidery, an art form that has shaped Central Asian textile heritage for generations. Artisans begin by mapping the composition onto the handwoven \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eadras\u003c\/em\u003e foundation (a blend of silk and cotton), then animate it through countless individual chain stitches executed in silk threads. Every element develops through successive layers of stitching, with makers thoughtfully choosing hues and varying stitch angles to produce the nuanced tonal shifts and surface interest that distinguish authentic suzani work. The balanced arrangement demands careful forethought and deft execution, embroiderers investing weeks in bringing each piece to completion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eWith roots reaching back centuries along the ancient Silk Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e, suzani embroideries (from the Persian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003esuzan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e meaning needle) occupy a cherished position within Uzbek cultural life. Historically produced as essential components of bridal dowery, these stitched textiles fulfilled both utilitarian and ritual functions, gracing households during festivities and commemorating pivotal moments in the life cycle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe symbolic motifs - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003epomegranate for fecundity and good fortune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e, carnations for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e affection and commitment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e, rosettes for the sun and cosmos, vines for continuity of life - carry deep cultural meaning and protective powers for the household. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eDistinct regional expressions flourish throughout Uzbekistan's storied centres of Bukhara, Samarkand, and Tashkent, each place preserving characteristic chromatic schemes and design languages transmitted across generations of female craftspeople.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eParizod and Shahrizod Xolmuhamedovalar grew up in Tashkent in a household shaped by artistic ambition and deep cultural reverence. Guided by their artist father, the sisters work collaboratively, producing hand-embroidered suzani work that honours historical motifs and traditional chain-stitch technique while speaking with a distinctly contemporary boldness. Parizod was awarded the prestigious Zulfiya State Prize - Uzbekistan's highest honour for young women of exceptional creative achievement. Both sisters have dedicated themselves to passing the art of suzani embroidery on to new generations of women in their community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Uzbekistan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52099439427850,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/UzbekCushionGreen.jpg?v=1762845854"},{"product_id":"cushion-cover-suzani-dusky-rose","title":"Uzbek suzani cushion cover · Silk embroidery · Dusky rose","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003eHand-embroidered cushion cover, meticulously crafted by Uzbek artisans following centuries-old suzani traditions. This opulent piece, worked in silk on locally woven adras, entrances with its elaborate chain-stitch embroidery of undulating pomegranate form and stylised carnations that sweep across a dusky rose field- a fine representation of traditional Central Asian iconography\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e A striking decorative pillow cover that brings the heritage of the Silk Road into the contemporary home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e This cushion cover exemplifies the painstaking precision of suzani embroidery, an art form that has shaped Central Asian textile heritage for generations. Artisans begin by mapping the composition onto the handwoven \u003cem\u003eadras\u003c\/em\u003e foundation (a blend of silk and cotton), then animate it through countless individual chain stitches executed in silk threads. Every element develops through successive layers of stitching, with makers thoughtfully choosing hues and varying stitch angles to produce the nuanced tonal shifts and surface interest that distinguish authentic suzani work. The balanced arrangement demands careful forethought and deft execution, embroiderers investing weeks in bringing each piece to completion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eWith roots reaching back centuries along the ancient Silk Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e, suzani embroideries (from the Persian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003esuzan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e meaning needle) occupy a cherished position within Uzbek cultural life. Historically produced as essential components of bridal dowery, these stitched textiles fulfilled both utilitarian and ritual functions, gracing households during festivities and commemorating pivotal moments in the life cycle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe symbolic motifs - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003epomegranate for fecundity and good fortune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e, carnations for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e affection and commitment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e, rosettes for the sun and cosmos, vines for continuity of life - carry deep cultural meaning and protective powers for the household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e Distinct regional expressions flourish throughout Uzbekistan's storied centres of Bukhara, Samarkand, and Tashkent, each place preserving characteristic chromatic schemes and design languages transmitted across generations of female craftspeople.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eParizod and Shahrizod Xolmuhamedovalar grew up in Tashkent in a household shaped by artistic ambition and deep cultural reverence. Guided by their artist father, the sisters work collaboratively, producing hand-embroidered suzani work that honours historical motifs and traditional chain-stitch technique while speaking with a distinctly contemporary boldness. Parizod was awarded the prestigious Zulfiya State Prize - Uzbekistan's highest honour for young women of exceptional creative achievement. The sisters have dedicated themselves to passing the art of suzani embroidery on to new generations of women in their community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Uzbekistan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52099441328394,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/UzbekCushionPink.jpg?v=1762845924"},{"product_id":"suzani-cloth-namangan-charcoal-coral","title":"Uzbek suzani wall hanging · Silk embroidery","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003eHand-embroidered suzani, meticulously crafted by Uzbek artisans in the Fergana Valley following centuries-old traditions. This commanding piece, worked on locally woven adras, mesmerises with its dramatic charcoal ground alive with vibrant coral and sage green silk embroidery, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe elaborate\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003echain-stitch work creating luxuriant texture and dimensional depth across the entire surface. A radiating sun medallion anchors the central panel, encircled by stylised botanical forms, each element interconnected through delicate scrolling vines and dancing birds, uniting ancestral Central Asian symbolism with bold, contemporary chromatic energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e This suzani exemplifies the painstaking precision of traditional embroidery, an art form that has shaped Central Asian textile heritage for generations. Artisans begin by sketching the elaborate composition onto the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eadras\u003c\/em\u003e foundation (a mix of silk and cotton), carefully planning the intricate interplay of motifs and borders. The design comes to life through tens of thousands of individual chain stitches executed in silk threads. Every element develops through successive layers of stitching, building up the dimensional quality that gives these textiles their characteristic tactile appeal. Working entirely by hand over many weeks or months, embroiderers invest extraordinary patience and skill in bringing each piece to completion, their expert needlework elevating plain cloth into elaborate artistic expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eWith roots reaching back centuries along the ancient Silk Road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e, suzani embroideries (from the Persian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm8\"\u003esuzan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e maning needle) occupy a cherished position within Uzbek cultural life. Historically produced as essential components of bridal dowery, these stitched textiles fulfilled both utilitarian and ritual functions, gracing households during festivities and commemorating pivotal moments in the life cycle. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe symbolic motifs - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003esolar medallions evoking celestial protection and life-giving energy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e pomegranate for fecundity and good fortune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e, carnations for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e affection and commitment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e, rosettes for the sun and cosmos, vines for continuity of life - carry deep cultural meaning and protective powers for the household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e Distinct regional expressions flourish throughout Uzbekistan's storied centres of Bukhara, Samarkand, Namangan and Tashkent, each place preserving characteristic chromatic schemes and design languages transmitted across generations of female craftspeople.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e Hakim Tajibaev represents the third generation of artisans working with silk in the Fergana Valley, where his family's heritage has long centred on silk thread production. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eGrowing up amidst the looms and spindles of his ancestors, Master Tajibaev sees as his main task restoring the historical value of the suzani craft and continuing it at a new level. The uniqueness of his work lies in careful fabric selection and expert sewing technique, with immense attention to detail and flawless finishing touches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eHis artistry fuses contemporary and traditional motifs, ensuring that the beauty of Fergana Valley embroidery continues to adorn the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Uzbekistan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52121535578378,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/Suzani_black_02.jpg?v=1763387642"},{"product_id":"ikat-cushion-cover-silk-velvet-red","title":"Ikat Cushion Cover · Silk velvet · Red","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA silk velvet ikat cushion cover, hand-dyed in Margilan, Uzbekistan, by master dyer Aziz Murtazaev, using '\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eabrbandi'\u003c\/span\u003e - a UNESCO-listed Intangible Cultural Heritage resist-dyeing technique. A geometric pattern sits against a madder red field, the design already present in the yarn before the weaving on a traditional loom begins. Woven into velvet, the pattern takes on depth, the pile catching and holding colour differently depending on the light.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Craft. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe pattern on this cushion cover is created using \u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eabrbandi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - the resist-dyeing technique behind Uzbek silk ikat. From \u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eabr\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (cloud), \u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eabrbandi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is said to have been born when a master dyer, watching clouds break apart on the surface of still water, tried to bind that fractured, drifting edge into thread. Before weaving, sections of silk thread are bound tightly by hand with fibre that resists dye. Where the binding holds, the thread stays undyed; where it doesn't, colour penetrates. Once the bindings are removed and the thread dyed, the pattern already exists in the yarn - it only becomes visible once the threads are stretched and woven on the loom. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Heritage. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSilk has moved through the oasis cities of now Uzbekistan for the better part of two thousand years. Legend holds that the first cocoons reached the Fergana Valley hidden inside the hollow staves of travelling monks, smuggled out of a China that fiercely guarded the secret of silk. By the tenth century, Margilan was already written of as a city of silk, and its weavers were sending \u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ekhan-atlas\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a shot silk prized for the way its colours shift with the light - down the caravan routes to Baghdad, Kashgar, Egypt and beyond. Covering alcoves or draped over bedding, the prestigious ikat fabrics became fashionable in the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, when the designs turned vibrant and elaborate, and new weave structures, like satin and velvet, were introduced. In 2017 UNESCO inscribed Uzbekistan's abr silk-making on its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Maker. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBorn in Margilan, Aziz Murtazaev did not train in a family workshop, but studied languages and business. He worked for a time in finance in London, and went back to Margilan for reasons closer to the dye vats than the ledger. It is colour that holds him. He works with what the valley grows and has brought back methods Margilan had mostly set down, like the block printing by hand. Aziz leads Marikat, a cooperative of independent ikat masters, dyers and weavers dedicated to the preservation of traditional craftsmanship and cultural values, and their transfer to the next generation. Aziz’s work carries the UNESCO Seal of Excellence for Handicraft Products.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Uzbekistan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53387558486282,"sku":null,"price":118.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/IkatVelvetCushionRed01.jpg?v=1784304464"},{"product_id":"ikat-cushion-cover-adras-green","title":"Ikat Cushion Cover · Cotton · Green","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eA cotton ikat cushion cover made in Margilan, Uzbekistan, using ‘abrbandi’, a UNESCO-listed Intangible Cultural Heritage resist-dyeing technique, where the yarns carry the design before the cloth is woven on a traditional loom. The result is a blurred, geometric pattern in black and ivory on a vibrant green field\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e, framed by a flat piping in either ivory or red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Craft. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe pattern on this cushion cover is created using \u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eabrbandi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - the resist-dyeing technique behind Uzbek silk ikat. From \u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eabr\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (cloud), \u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eabrbandi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is said to have been born when a master dyer, watching clouds break apart on the surface of still water, tried to bind that fractured, drifting edge into thread. Before weaving, sections of silk thread are bound tightly by hand with fibre that resists dye. Where the binding holds, the thread stays undyed; where it doesn't, colour penetrates. Once the bindings are removed and the thread dyed, the pattern already exists in the yarn - it only becomes visible once the threads are stretched and woven on the loom. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Heritage. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSilk has moved through the oasis cities of now Uzbekistan for the better part of two thousand years. Legend holds that the first cocoons reached the Fergana Valley hidden inside the hollow staves of travelling monks, smuggled out of a China that fiercely guarded the secret of silk. By the tenth century, Margilan was already written of as a city of silk, and its weavers were sending \u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ekhan-atlas\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - a shot silk prized for the way its colours shift with the light - down the caravan routes to Baghdad, Kashgar, Egypt and beyond. Covering alcoves or draped over bedding, the prestigious ikat fabrics became fashionable in the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, when the designs turned vibrant and elaborate, and new weave structures, like satin and velvet, were introduced. In 2017 UNESCO inscribed Uzbekistan's abr silk-making on its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eThe Maker. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMade by unidentified artisans in Margilan, Uzbekistan. Ikat production is rarely the work of one named artisan - a length of cloth passes through binders, dyers and weavers in turn, each a specialist in a single stage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Handmade in Uzbekistan","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":53387580277002,"sku":null,"price":87.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beige","offer_id":53387719868682,"sku":null,"price":87.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/1013\/1978\/files\/IkatAdrasCushionGreenAll.jpg?v=1784304990"},{"product_id":"ikat-cushion-cover-adras-silk-green-red","title":"Ikat Cushion Cover · Adras Silk · Green \u0026 Red","description":"\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eAn adras (silk and cotton) ikat cushion cover made in Margilan, Uzbekistan, using ‘abrbandi’, a UNESCO-listed Intangible Cultural Heritage resist-dyeing technique, where the yarns carry the design before the cloth is woven on a traditional loom. The result is a blurred, migrating pattern in green, red and ivory - a considered choice to anchor a room. A made-to-measure down and feather insert may be added if desired. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Craft. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe pattern on this cushion cover is created using \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eabrbandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e - the resist-dyeing technique behind Uzbek silk ikat. From \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eabr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (cloud), \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eabrbandi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is said to have been born when a master dyer, watching clouds break apart on the surface of still water, tried to bind that fractured, drifting edge into thread. Before weaving, sections of silk thread are bound tightly by hand with fibre that resists dye. Where the binding holds, the thread stays undyed; where it doesn't, colour penetrates. Once the bindings are removed and the thread dyed, the pattern already exists in the yarn - it only becomes visible once the threads are stretched and woven on the loom. Producing a length of ikat fabric involves roughly 37 distinct stages, from raising silkworms and reeling silk from the cocoons through to binding, dyeing and weaving. Each stage is handled by a different specialist, so no single weaver completes a piece alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Heritage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSilk has moved through the oasis cities of now Uzbekistan for the better part of two thousand years. Legend holds that the first cocoons reached the Fergana Valley hidden inside the hollow staves of travelling monks, smuggled out of a China that fiercely guarded the secret of silk. 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It survived, and in 2017 UNESCO inscribed Uzbekistan's \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003eabr\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e silk-making on its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Normal tm5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003eThe Maker. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBorn in Margilan, in the Fergana Valley, Aziz Murtazaev did not train in a family workshop, but studied languages and business. He worked for a time in finance in London, and went back to Margilan for reasons closer to the dye vats than the ledger. It is colour that holds him. He works with what the valley grows and yields - madder root, pomegranate rind, walnut shell, indigo - steeping silk thread until it takes the exact red or blue he is after. Along the way he has brought back methods Margilan had mostly set down: block printing by hand, and the old finishing of silk with egg white, a technique few dyers still bother with. Aziz leads Marikat, a cooperative of independent ikat masters, dyers and weavers dedicated to the preservation of traditional craftsmanship and cultural values, and their transfer to the next generation. 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Made with natural colours, in Margilan, Uzbekistan, by master dyer Aziz Murtazaev, whose work carries the UNESCO Seal of Excellence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"normal\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tm7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Craft. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe pattern on this cushion cover is created using \u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eabrbandi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e - the resist-dyeing technique behind Uzbek silk ikat. From \u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eabr\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (cloud), \u003cspan class=\"tm6\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eabrbandi\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is said to have been born when a master dyer, watching clouds break apart on the surface of still water, tried to bind that fractured, drifting edge into thread. Before weaving, sections of silk thread are bound tightly by hand with fibre that resists dye. 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