lovely cushions

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.

Double-sided cushion covers are always a must-have because they allow you to completely change up your spaces. Such is the case with this delightful pair of cotton and silk cushion covers handmade by Ghanaian artisan Christiana Asare that have bow accents over red on one side and a beautiful floral pattern over white on the other. The covers (which come with stainless steel zippers) are versatile and will go well in just about any area of your house.

Ghanaian artisan Christiana Asare designs and hand-crafts this pair of cotton and silk cushion covers as if they were wrapped gifts complete with big red bows. She strategically places the bows over a lovely floral pattern which results in a winning combination for any space. The covers come with stainless steel zippers and thanks to their wonderful colors and accents will spice up your everyday life.

Who says practical needs to be boring? Anoop Rana's lovely floral backpack proves you can have practicality and style. Woven from 100% cotton, the Indian artisan's exquisitely designed backpack features black leather trim, a zippered pocket on the front, and a buckle and snap button closure. Inside, a cotton lining provides cushion, while a zippered pocket and two open pockets give you a place for small odds and ends. Two adjustable cotton straps keep the backpack safe, secure, and comfortable.