Extravagantly Colorful Home Décor – 100% Hand Stitched Akha Cushion Covers In Cotton

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* HANDMADE USING AUTHENTIC CRAFTING TECHNIQUES, NEVER FACTORY PRODUCED: 100% handmade with care and attention by talented Akha artisans in northern Thailand – a genuine piece of cultural heritage! *
* GENUINE HIGH QUALITY COTTON: Spun and woven natural cotton with hidden zipper for a tightly bound, strong, durable cloth! – natural and organic living *
* PERFECT FIT FOR BEDROOMS, LIVING ROOMS AND CAR BACKSEATS: 16x16 inches *
* ETHICALLY SOURCED: We directly source all our products from genuine ethnic minority groups – each purchase is a unique chance to help our social mission to improve the livelihood of marginalized ethnic minorities and preserve their cultural heritage *
* MULTI-COLORED DIAMOND APPLIQUÉ AND CROSS-STITCHED PATTERN: A dazzling array of techniques brings a burst of color and style to your living space! – Authentic piece, one-of-a-kind design! *
* Price quoted is for single cover not pair, inside cushions are not included *

Vivid expression of primary colors and geometric design instantly brings an artistic sparkle to your room, and is a joyful presentation of Akha artisanal brilliance. Each cushion cover has a one-of-a-kind design and coloring, ensuring that yours is a unique product never seen before! Handwoven fabric ensures durability while maintaining a distinctive ethnic boho chic. Brings light and warmth with a dynamic and lively aesthetic attraction. Pair it with more muted Miao wax batik cushion covers to create a creative contrast, or join up with other colorful Yi embroidered products for a shower of colorful delight!

About Akha Hand Stitching

Living in the mountainous regions of northern Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Yunnan province in southwest China, the Akha people consider art as something one wears on their person. Each hand stitched piece created by the Akha incorporates sophisticated techniques of appliqué, couching and cross stitching to create designs that are at once ethnic, personal and aesthetic. The skills of stitching are learned from a young age, and techniques are passed from generation to generation; as such, the sartorial practices of the Akha have long been celebrated as being of exceptional quality. Akha craftspeople are also renowned for never making the same pattern twice, ensuring that each design is a unique work of art.

Akha stitched products can be divided into three distinct styles: Ulo style, which utilizes running stitching to create lines, zigzags and connected x’s; Lomi style, a distinctive use of appliqué where diamond shaped strips of cloth are stitched onto the main body and the border is outlined with twined threads; and Pamee style, where cloth is decorated with cross-stitched geometric designs. These cushion covers make use of Ulo and Lomi styles.

Item #: HASGCXKD202
Material: 100% Cotton
Measurements: 16 x 16 inches
* MACHINE WASHABLE: Cold water and a gentle setting recommended *

Help us to Help!

With this purchase you are contributing to our great cause! Interact China is a social enterprise committed to the mission of improving the quality of life of marginalised ethnic minorities and preserving their cultural heritage by promoting their products worldwide. We travel around China and Southeast Asia to work directly with the local artisans and bring their beautiful handicrafts directly at your door. A big thank you for supporting us!