Highlands Pillow X
$125.00
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Our Highlands Pillow features a one-of-a-kind textile from Chiapas, Mexico. Each textile has been handmade by a local women’s cooperative who have been weaving for multiple generations.
Our weaving partners have a reputation of having one of the finest and oldest weaving traditions in all of Mexico. The textiles and styles of dress from this remote village show a refined texture and detailed, knotted patterns made of handspun cotton. Each design draws upon the weavers’ mythologies and their perceptions of the natural world. Designs are passed down from mother to daughter orally, with no written patterns on record.
This cooperative of weavers are masters at weaving on a backstrap loom, which gets its name from the way the loom is attached to the weaver’s body. At one end, the artisan ties the bottom of the loom around her lower back using a wide leather belt. The weaver attaches the other end to a fixed and sturdy object such as a tree. Backstrap looms are lightweight and portable, making for easy transport and flexibility to weave whenever and wherever the artisan pleases.
Our Highlands Pillow collection has a special story to tell about cultural heritage, textile artistry and the artisan handmade process. Each piece has been created in a Fair Trade environment, and provides direct income to our artisan partners in Southern Mexico.
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This pillow is 10” x 16” and comes stuffed with a removable down/feather insert enclosed by a brass zipper. The back side of our pillow features 100% Belgian linen sourced from a sustainable mill and our signature Meridian tag.
Our Highlands Pillow contains an authentic and high quality handmade textile sourced directly from its maker. No two pillows are exactly the same. Minor imperfections may be visible that speak to the handmade process and tell the story of its creator, adding to the character and patina of each piece.
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All of our textiles are handcrafted using the finest natural materials. To prevent loosening the shape or weave of the vintage cloth, we recommend dry cleaning our pillow covers.
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Block Print Pillow I
$85.00
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Our Block Print Pillow has been handmade by a family of master artisans in Rajasthan, India. Using a technique that has been passed down through multiple generations, each napkin is printed by hand using an ancient process.
To begin, a master craftsperson carves the desired pattern -- or fragment of a pattern that will later be combined -- out of a solid piece of locally sourced wood. After the block is completed, a second artisan mixes natural dyes before he dips each block and presses it down onto a long strip of cloth. Designs that contain multiple colors or complex images often require several different blocks to complete the pattern. This art form requires an incredibly steady hand and a precise, repetitive movement to execute a master-level block print.
Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in India, who handcraft each item to support their family business.
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This pillow is 18”x18” and comes stuffed with a removable down/feather insert enclosed by an invisible zipper. The pillow features the handmade block print textile on both sides. Our signature Meridian tag adorns the back lower corner.
Our Block Print Pillow collection features authentic, handmade textiles from India. Due to the textile’s handmade process, no two pillows are completely identical. Minor imperfections may be visible that speak to the handmade process and tell the story of its creator, adding to the character and patina of each piece.
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All of our textiles are handcrafted using the finest natural materials. To prevent loosening the shape or weave of the fabric, we recommend dry cleaning our pillow covers.
Block Print Pillow II
$85.00
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Our Block Print Pillow has been handmade by a family of master artisans in Rajasthan, India. Using a technique that has been passed down through multiple generations, each napkin is printed by hand using an ancient process.
To begin, a master craftsperson carves the desired pattern -- or fragment of a pattern that will later be combined -- out of a solid piece of locally sourced wood. After the block is completed, a second artisan mixes natural dyes before he dips each block and presses it down onto a long strip of cloth. Designs that contain multiple colors or complex images often require several different blocks to complete the pattern. This art form requires an incredibly steady hand and a precise, repetitive movement to execute a master-level block print.
Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in India, who handcraft each item to support their family business.
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This pillow is 18”x18” and comes stuffed with a removable down/feather insert enclosed by an invisible zipper. The pillow features the handmade block print textile on both sides. Our signature Meridian tag adorns the back lower corner.
Our Block Print Pillow collection features authentic, handmade textiles from India. Due to the textile’s handmade process, no two pillows are completely identical. Minor imperfections may be visible that speak to the handmade process and tell the story of its creator, adding to the character and patina of each piece.
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All of our textiles are handcrafted using the finest natural materials. To prevent loosening the shape or weave of the fabric, we recommend dry cleaning our pillow covers.
Block Print Pillow III
$85.00
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Our Block Print Pillow has been handmade by a family of master artisans in Rajasthan, India. Using a technique that has been passed down through multiple generations, each napkin is printed by hand using an ancient process.
To begin, a master craftsperson carves the desired pattern -- or fragment of a pattern that will later be combined -- out of a solid piece of locally sourced wood. After the block is completed, a second artisan mixes natural dyes before he dips each block and presses it down onto a long strip of cloth. Designs that contain multiple colors or complex images often require several different blocks to complete the pattern. This art form requires an incredibly steady hand and a precise, repetitive movement to execute a master-level block print.
Every purchase directly supports our artisan partners in India, who handcraft each item to support their family business.
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This pillow is 18”x18” and comes stuffed with a removable down/feather insert enclosed by an invisible zipper. The pillow features the handmade block print textile on both sides. Our signature Meridian tag adorns the back lower corner.
Our Block Print Pillow collection features authentic, handmade textiles from India. Due to the textile’s handmade process, no two pillows are completely identical. Minor imperfections may be visible that speak to the handmade process and tell the story of its creator, adding to the character and patina of each piece.
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All of our textiles are handcrafted using the finest natural materials. To prevent loosening the shape or weave of the fabric, we recommend dry cleaning our pillow covers.
Indigo Pillow VII
$180.00
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Artisans in Burkina Faso hand dye, spin and weave cotton panels to create the indigo textile that has been prized for centuries for its vibrant, deep hue. One of nature’s rarest colors, indigo has long been one of the world’s most valued pigments. The technique to create indigo is a long, multi-step process that is passed down through generations with a decades long training period.
The cotton fabric is first handwoven on looms and then dyed using the leaves from the indigofera tinctoria plant. To create the dye, artisans grind the leaves into a pulp and then set them out to dry in the hot sun for several days. After the leaf pulp has dried, it is mixed in a fermented ash and water solution to form a binder for the dye.
Each piece of indigo has a specific history to tell about cultural heritage and the artisan handmade process. Our Indigo Pillows are a luxurious addition to your home, steeped in tradition and craftsmanship.
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This pillow is 20” x 20” and comes stuffed with a removable down/feather insert enclosed by a brass zipper. The back side of the pillow features 100% European linen and our signature Meridian tag.
Our Indigo Pillow contains an authentic and high quality piece of an indigo textile from Burkina Faso. Due to its entirely handmade creation process, no two pillows are exactly the same. Minor imperfections may be visible that speak to the handmade process and tell the story of its creator.
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All of our textiles are handcrafted using the finest natural materials. To prevent loosening the shape or weave of the vintage cloth, we recommend dry cleaning our pillow covers.