Bounded by the endless sands of the Thar Desert and the turbulent waters of the Arabian Sea is the barren region of Sindh. Amidst perpetual droughts and scorching temperatures, this region claims a rich heritage of indigenous textile art. Female artisans carry on the ancient tradition of hand-embroidered quilts and textiles. Vintage saris are hand-stitched in a patchwork pattern that expresses eastern elegance. Metallic and cotton thread is hand-embroidered in a lavish style that is characteristic of Sindhi artwork. The Maharaja Tapestry Patchwork Bedspread - Full/Queen exhibits the beauty of authentic South Asian textile art. this item ships directly from the warehouse in Pakistan and the price includes shipping and customs fees, including door to door delivery, however there may be addition duties charged which you will be responsible for paying.
These stunning bedcovers are handmade in Rajasthan, India by skilled artisans. They come in several colors, so choose your favorite from the drop down menu. To see a larger photo, click the picture. 250.00 + 25.00 shipping (domestic shipping only, for international shipping I will contact you with additional charges.)
Matmee Luk Gaew is the finest form of Matmee silk. Woven into a brocade, with an incomparable depth and sheen, only the most skilled silk weavers can achieve an acceptable result. This silk bedcover fits a double mattress and feels fabulous next to the skin. Due to the one of a kind nature of this piece you may not receive this exact pattern but the coloring will be the same.
$100.00 + shipping
These stunning quilts and pillow covers are handmade and embroidered in Guatemala by local women artisans. The quilts come in twin, queen, & king and blue, green or red earthtones (shown). Please specify your preference when ordering.
Twin size, $90.00 + shipping: SORRY, THE COOP IS NO LONGER MAKING SOLID GREEN QUILTS. THEY HAVE CHANGED TO A BEAUTIFUL GOLD/YELLOW/HINT OF GREEN COMBINATION. IF THIS IS OK, PLEASE SELECT GREEN FOR THIS OPTION.
SAMPLE OF THE GOLD/YELLOW/HINT OF GREEN QUILT.
Queen Size, $100.00 t shipping:
color
The matching patchwork pillow covers are an extra large 18 inches for lounging around in bed comfortably. They come in the same colors as the quilts. $25.00 + shipping
The huipile, traditional shirt worn by the women of Guatemala, in a very labor intensive item to make. First, the women weave the material for the shirt then they embroider the entire front, back and neckline of the shirt with elaborate detailed embroidery that includes flowers, birds, and other imagery. When the women tire of wearing a huipile they use the richly embroidered shirts for quilting projects such as these huipile pillow covers. These stunning pillows can do double duty in the bedroom or on your living room sofa where they can be enjoyed by all who enter your home. $25.00 + shipping
Rose/ Mixed
pastels. Our New Design! The design that was featured in "Lucky
Magazine"
Twin: $100.00,
Queen: $120.00, King: $130.00
From “Lucky Magazine” ...
“their quilts are simply beautiful.”
Queen, $120.00:
King, $130.00:
About our Quilts! Guatemalan patchwork quilts are
renowned for their beauty and many people use them for tapestries
or wall hangings. They are handcrafted from cotton patches and each
is unique. They have tabs sewn on the corners to allow them
to be hung as tapestries. Like most hand-made patchwork quilts,
they should be hand washed using cold water. Cool
dry.
Designing a quilt! Our
cooperatives begin the work of designing a new quilt by laying out
the patches [some hand embroidered] on plastic which has been
measured and cut for king, queen, and twin-size quilts.[ In these
pictures they are doing that on a soccer field].
The patches come from the fabric the women have sewn to make their
skirts and "huipiles",
which are the traditional hand-woven and embroidered blouses that
Mayan women originally began wearing around the time of the Spanish
conquest. This clothing varies from region to region within
Guatemala and the secrets of this beautiful craft have been passed
down at the family and village level for generations. The quilts
are made of patches from various regions of Guatemala and reflect a
variety of styles and colors.
The women then move the patches around until
they have a design which is pleasing to them and satisfies a
basic pattern and color scheme.
Once they have captured their intended design
with the patches, they will begin sewing them together. Some
of the quilts are then dyed [with vegetable dyes] to reinforce the
overall color scheme.
Once the quilt
dries, the women sew a solid colored backing onto it to
complement the color scheme. Finally, they go over the entire quilt
to cut loose threads and fix any imperfections they might find. The
resulting quilts are unique, museum quality works of
art!
SAMPLE OF THE GOLD/YELLOW/HINT OF GREEN QUILT.
