Akha cotton cushion covers, 'Tribal Flower' (pair) Home Decor Linens Cushion Covers 
Staged on a glorious black
cotton background, a floral geometric ensemble evokes the natural beauty
and fragrance of blooming flowers. Enhanced with playful tassels and
Job's tears seeds woven into the design, this pair of
cushion covers is perfect for decorating the living room with
a warm Thai accent and is conveniently featured with a
button back-closure. Cushions not included. By trading their colorful
handicrafts, the Akha members of the Thai Tribal Crafts are
improving the quality of life of their people while restoring
and reviving traditions and expressions which otherwise, may have been
lost forever. Hailing from the majestic lands of Nepal,
the Akha tribe has spread throughout the mountains of China,
Laos Myanmar and Thailand. Today, there are about 20,000 Akha
natives living in the Northern Hills of Thailand, in villages
distinguished by beautifully carved gates and protected by fierce guardian
spirits. This is a proud and timeless culture, struggling to
preserve its ancestral values through their traditional skills and knowledge.
In the Akha society, women play an important role and
have developed great skills and techniques in the manufacture of
splendid cotton fabrics. They spin, dye and weave the cotton
threads on a foot-powered loom. Finally, the pieces are sewn
and decorated with bright colored appliqu, embroidery, feathers, Jobs tears,
cowry shells, beads, buttons, coins and silver ornaments. NOTE:
As each item is a unique expression of the artisan's
creativity, the products you receive will feature a very similar
color and pattern scheme but may not be exactly identical
to the one in the photograph.
Price: $28.95 |
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