Kira Ikat Linen Pillow

Made with the intricate craft of handloom Ikat weaving. These artisanal pillows are made on traditional handlooms in a rural village in Southern India.

• 22"
• 100% handwoven cotton
  
• Gentle machine or hand wash using mild detergent recommended
  
• Entirely a hand-crafted piece; slight nuances are the signature of the human hand
  
• Plain handwoven cotton back
  
• Made in India

Ikat is one of the oldest known patterned textiles in the world, with a history that spans across multiple cultures and is known to have existed in India since the 6th Century. Ikat is a resist dyeing technique used to pattern textiles and the word ‘ikat’ comes from the Malay-Indonesian word for ‘tie’. Traditionally, Ikat textiles have been a symbol of status, wealth, power and prestige because of the time and intricate skill involved in the weaving process.