Set of 2 throw pillow covers - decorative cushion cover from Kashmir "Duanz Dar" cushion | Hand embroidered floral pillow | colorful boho

SET of 2 Handmade embroidered cushion covers -Kashmiri Crewel embroidery- colorful "Duanz Dar" pillowcases

made according to centuries old, traditional Mughal Crewel embroidery art, in mystique Kashmir, North India.

The fine needle art of Kashmir is famous all over the world. One can find their needle art in Pashmina Shawls, Silk or woolen carpets and embroidered home textiles and decor.
A tradition, that has already impressed the ancient Mughal kings of India and Persia, who then decorated their palaces with these unique and breathtaking pieces of art.

Each piece is unique and has been crafted with care and quality in a small Familyrun workshop in Kashmir. It takes more than one person to finish this one of a kind pieces of art:
The work is divided into cutting and tailoring, needlework by the artisan, dying of the woolen thread with natural (vegetable) colors, and special washing-finishing so that the colors will last a lifetime. These here are a special design called Duanz dar. Which needs more wool to get even more contrast in the design which is a traditional Mughal design.

"Crewel embroidery, or crewelwork, is a type of surface embroidery using wool. A wide variety of different embroidery stitches are used to follow a design outline applied to the fabric. The technique is at least a thousand years old" source: wikipedia

Material: 100% cotton and embroidered with pure woollen threat
Size:
40x 40 cm or 16 by 16 inches

each cushion cover is unique and no two pieces are alike!

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Namasté from India
Sahera-Jo