Olive and red lumbar ikat pillow cover

This ikat lumbar pillow cover is extraordinary in both ikat pattern and color combination.The colors of this ikat pillow cover speak of autumn, freshly made olive oil, grapes harvest, cooler days and leaves starting to change their colors.

The ikat pillow cover is made of hand-dyed and hand-woven silk / cotton blend ikat fabric from Fergana Valley of Uzbekistan. This cover closes with an invisible zipper on a side and fits standard 12" x 24" (31cm x 61xm) pillow inserts. Inserts are not sold with the ikat pillow cover but you can buy one easily anywhere inserts are sold.

Ikat pattern and rich color combination

This is an authentic Uzbek ikat fabric, not a print. Just by looking at the pattern you can tell that ikat fabric was tied and dyed 5 times to achieve 5 colors – pistachio, burgundy, yellow, blue and brown. White is the color of undyed cotton and silk which, was covered with dye-resistant bands through the entire dying process.

What is that white line on the ikat cover?

That is pattern repeat line. This is a true sign you are buying a true artisanal product.

Handmade artisanal ikat product

This is a handmade ikat pillow cover. As such, it has certain weaving irregularities which are inherent to a manual handloom weaving. It is exactly these irregularities, which make these ikat lumbar pillow covers unique and valued.

What is moire pattern?

It is a mechanical finishing process which enhances the fabric into a shimmering sophisticated material. Moire looks like water waves and is something you can find in handmade fabrics. Moire effects is a finishing noble touch to add elegance and chic to the fabric.

How to care for ikat lumbar pillow?

Ikat fabrics of which our ikat pillows are made are luxurious fabrics. Moire pattern does not like to be web. This is why we recommend dry cleaning to retain the stiffness, shape and luster of moire effect.