Chokwe Minei Throw Pillow

$195

HAND-EMBROIDERED WITH NEEDLE AND THREAD

Our Chokwe linen accent pillows are #blackhairlove personified. Minei means "four" in the Bantu language of the artists who originally carved these delicate, decorative combs. Luxurious linen fibers are spun by hand into yarn, then handwoven into these white linen pillow covers. Finally, the decorative design is intricately hand-embroidered on the front and back sides. Line these linens up and show your sofa some love.

Colorways

inches Centimeters

20x20"
  • DESIGN DETAILS

    Design

    Chokwe Minei Throw Pillow

    Collection

    Textured

    Color attainment

    Dyed by hand

    Dye ingredients

    100% plant-based

    Artists

    "Weavers from Jharkhand. Embroiderers from Uttar."

  • MATERIALS & CARE

    "Handspun, hand-dyed and handwoven linen. Rayon embroidery thread.

    Dry clean only."

  • CUSTOMIZATION SERVICE

    customization-care
  • SHIPPING & RETURNS

    Orders are typically dispatched in 5-7 days.

    Pillows are air-shipped from India, rate is calculated at checkout.

    Returns and exchanges within 14 days of receipt. Please see ""Returns Policy"" for more details.

DELIGHTFUL DETAILS

CHAINSTITCH EMBROIDERY

The art of embroidery has a very long tradition in India, with dozens of unique styles. Contrasting Chokwe combs are hand embroidered on crisp white linen using a chainstich. This style uses a series of looped stitches to create chain-like patterns. The detailed designs are exquisitely expressed by each artist. Her focused fingers stich stories across each pillow's sumptuous surface. Touchable tales, told in thread.

In our biased opinion, handmade yields unique and more soulful pieces. But that's not the only reason we're fanatical about this form of production. Industrialization entrenches inequality. Women and ethnic minorities have historically lacked the capital required to own, equip and operate textile factories. MADE x HANDS is committed to a more ethical value chain in which the economic benefits accrue to women and people of color. Whether spinning yarn, weaving, or embroidering pillows, each human step funds families and contributes to communities. Purchase with purpose.

NATURAL DYES

HAND-CRAFTED COLOR

Natural dyeing is an art. A timeless testament to human harmony with nature. Knowledge of the exact ingredients to create color, and the best mordants and methods to ensure color fastness only comes from extensive experience.

MADE x HANDS only produces handmade, naturally-dyed products with colors derived from plants, vegetables and minerals. Natural dyes ensure our pieces are non-toxic, non-allergenic and biodegradable. Natural dyes are infinitely better for the environment, coming from 100% natural and renewable sources. Unlike synthetic dyes, which taint textiles with harmful carcinogens. Aesthetically, natural dyes create subtle variations in color that can never be copied by chemicals. Our natural dyes are much harder and meaningfully more expensive to make. Worth it.