Indigo Diamond Pillow Cover

🌍 Handmade in Laos

The Story

Handmade by artisan weavers in Laos, this pillow cover showcases the ancient craft of indigo dyeing. The cotton is planted by hand, watered by monsoon rains, picked after eight months, ginned by hand, spun into yarn by hand, and woven on traditional wood and bamboo looms.

The indigo dye comes from the kharm plant and is made through a meticulous fermentation process kept in air tight jars at specific temperatures. This tradition is passed down through generations and is steeped in cultural significance. Each piece takes months to complete from cotton seed to finished textile.

The craft is a vanishing art form. This work provides fair trade employment for women in rural Lao villages, helping sustain traditional skills that are threatened by cheap factory imports.

What Makes It Special

• True hand dyed indigo: Natural indigo from the kharm plant, no chemicals or toxic metals
• Hand woven cotton: Cotton planted, harvested, spun, and woven entirely by hand
• Months in the making: From cotton seed to finished cover takes eight months minimum
• Ancient dyeing technique: Traditional fermentation process passed through generations
• Geometric diamond pattern: Created during the weaving process, not printed
• Fair trade made: Supports rural women artisans in Laos preserving vanishing craft traditions
• Natural variations: Each piece is unique due to hand dyeing and weaving
• Zippered closure: Easy to remove for spot cleaning

Dimensions
40 × 40 cm (16 × 16 in)

Note: Pillow insert not included. Each piece has slight variations due to handmade nature.

Perfect For
Living rooms • Bedrooms • Collectors of global textiles • Anyone who values authentic craft and cultural heritage • Gifts for design lovers or conscious consumers

Care
Spot clean recommended to preserve the natural indigo dye. Avoid machine washing.

Style Tip
Pair with neutral toned cushions or textured linen throws to let the indigo diamond pattern stand as a focal point. The deep blue works beautifully against natural wood, white walls, or warm earth tones.