What is the pattern on this cover?
Magenta and pink lead the design, with purple, teal and yellow patches that carry paisley motifs. Folk florals, geometric stitching and tiny mirror dots fill in around them. It is a bright, bold mix, with white accents adding crisp detail between the colours.
Where do the paisleys appear?
The paisleys are worked on the purple, teal and yellow patches spread across the face, so they repeat in different colours around the cover. A magenta border frames the whole patchwork and holds the bright patches together as one design.
Who makes this cover?
Women artisans in Barmer, working as a self-help group led by master artisan Keshav. We source directly from his embroidery cooperative. The fabric pieces are joined and embroidered by hand in Kantha, Kambadiya and Banjara work, so minor irregularities come naturally with each piece.
Is it just the cover?
Yes, it is a cushion cover, and the insert is bought separately. Pick up an insert sized for a 15 x 22 inch rectangle, and the cover will sit neatly on a sofa, armchair or bed as a lumbar cushion.
Will the patches look exactly like the picture?
The overall colour stays close to what you see, but individual patches may vary. Finding the same patches again is extremely difficult, so every cover is pieced a little differently. This is part of what makes each handmade cover unique.
What is the best way to wash it?
Hand wash it gently in cold water with a mild detergent. Avoid bleach, and lay it flat to dry in the shade. Take care around the embroidered paisleys and the small mirror dots as you wash.