SEA SALT Pillow

Size 20"x20" 100% cotton Handwoven on manual looms Enhanced with a complex, raised weave Down alternative, micro fiber insert Hidden zip closure Low-impact, azo free dyes Machine wash cold, delicate cycle. Tumble dry low Crafted by physically challenged artisans from Northern India Disclaimer: Due to the handmade nature of our products and variations of device screens, you may find slight variations in color and/or craftsmanship. Even if from the same dye lot, slight variations in color may occur. This is not a defect, but a unique feature of handmade goods. Description This is a pure cotton pillow, woven by hand on manual looms and enhanced with a complex weave to create a raised texture, which conveys the beauty of handloom weaves that cannot be reproduced on machines. Physically challenged artisans employed by a nonprofit social enterprise, handcraft this product. A Fair Trade product. Handmade by artisans in India. How It's Made This textile is produced on hand-operated looms, one of the oldest methods of textile production. Handweaving involves interlinking a set of vertical threads (warp) with a set of horizontal threads (weft,) meticulous planning and complex estimation, depending on the design. In this product, two different yarn colors are used - one in the weft and the other in the warp.  Handwoven at a small weaving unit in Northern India by adult members of a community of physically challenged artisans and their families. The work offers them employment, life skills training and an avenue for social acceptance.