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Creating geometric diamond patterns at the center, this Balinese cushion cover is hand-knotted from eggshell cotton yarns. Elis Mufarroha creates this cushion cover, which is accented at the top and bottom by long fringes. At its back, this cover features a slit for inserting a cushion.

Inspired by the traditional dress of women from the city of Tactic, Guatemalan duo Miriam and Debora design this cushion cover with a traditional aesthetic. Local artisans work on traditional telares de cintura, or backstrap looms, to hand-weave the cushion cover of cotton. It features intricate geometric motifs in eggshell and white, completed around the edges with hand-knotted tassels. At the back, the cover opens with a slit for inserting a cushion.

Designed by Shashi Sehgal, these lovely pillow shams tell a story of ancient life in India. Herders guided their flocks to graze in lush grasslands bordering the Thar Desert. For coverlets, the women created quilts of layered fabric, stitched by hand in a technique known as gudri-making or hand quilting. These quilted pillow shams are created in the same way of cotton voile.

The motifs are created with block prints, applied by hand in blue on ivory. Neat rows of flowers represent the unbroken lineage of tradition handed down over generations. Finished with piping, the edges are scalloped and the stitching is done by hand.

A zipper at the bottom of the shams opens them to insert the cushions.

Precise geometric motifs alternate with birds in an exquisite design. From talented members of Women United for Artisan Development, the cushion cover is woven by hand on a backstrap loom. Cording defines the borders, and the back is solid red. "We love birds," the artisans confide. "This design was woven by women who live in Quiché, a forested region in western Guatemala."

Should one of the threads snag, they suggest you pull it back into place from the back of the fabric with a fine crochet hook.

Elevate your home decor with the allure of Tajikistan's traditional craftsmanship embodied in this exquisite cotton cushion cover. The intricate suzani hand-embroidery, skillfully fashioned using the bosma technique, introduces a mandala-inspired motif on the front that imbues your surroundings with vibrancy. Artisan Mavjuda Nabieva’s captivating accessory features a hidden zippered closure for the easy insertion of a cushion (not included).

Sunshine blooms across your space through these exquisite cotton cushion covers where metallic gold and yellow petals dance against rich olive green borders in a celebration of ancient Thai artistry. The revered yok dok weaving technique brings centuries-old tradition to life, creating lustrous floral motifs that once graced royal textiles with their precious metal threads and intricate craftsmanship. Presented by Keawpankanlaya, these covers transform any room with their sophisticated allure and timeless elegance.