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Feast your eyes, friends, for these gems are rarer than hen's teeth!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Handwoven, indigo dyed cotton + cotton lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16\" x 16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e: Zippered closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade with love in Laos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs with all handcrafted goods, there are slight variations making each piece a work of art and truly one of a kind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: This is only the cover. Pillow insert not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArtisan Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaos is a country of diverse ethnic groups, each with unique and highly adept craft and artisan skills, but the pressures of modern life and the availability of cheap factory made imports have resulted in Lao people giving up their crafts and their rural livelihoods. As a result, many of the crafts of Laos are vanishing art forms. Our design and production teams work closely with artisan groups in Laos to create items that fit modern, natural lifestyles while still retaining the spirit of traditional craftsmanship. Guided by the principles of fair trade, we work to create employment opportunities for villagers, especially women, and to reduce poverty and each product is made and finished in the villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton used to make these pillows is planted by hand and watered by the monsoon rains. It takes eight months for the plant to produce the cotton flower, then it is picked by hand, ginned by hand (a difficult and tedious activity), and then spun into yarn by hand. Traditional wood and bamboo looms are used by weavers to transform the cotton fiber into cotton cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndigo dying is a skill that is passed on through generations and is an ancient art steeped in myths. Menstruating women are kept away from the indigo jars for fear of upsetting the “indigo spirit” and rendering the dye useless. Indigo dye is made from the leaves and shoots of the “kharm” plant, which grows in many areas in Laos. Getting the raw materials for indigo may be easy, but making it is an art.  It involves fermentation of the “kharm” and keeping the mixture in air-tight jars at the required temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hand dyed indigo artisan\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1744\/4985\/files\/indigo-dye-artisan_medium.jpg?v=1487715010\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Artisan dying indigo\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1744\/4985\/files\/indigo-hand-dying-artisan_medium.jpg?v=1487715017\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Laos Fair Trade Artisan\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1744\/4985\/files\/fair-trade-artisan_medium.jpg?v=1487714985\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"handwoven indigo textile\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1744\/4985\/files\/handwoven-indigo-textile_medium.jpg?v=1487717467\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Hand dyed Indigo\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1744\/4985\/files\/hand-dyed-indigo_medium.jpg?v=1487714991\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SLATE + SALT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44769287667992,"sku":"DC-305670","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/8475\/3688\/products\/indigo-ikat-diamond-pillow.jpg?v=1678975611"},{"product_id":"indigo-ikat-pillow-cover","title":"Indigo Ikat Pillow Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eReal hand-dyed indigo textiles are hard to find and these are a true work of art you will be proud to display in your home. You can really tell the craftsmanship of the ancient technique that went into making these. The dying tradition is a meticulous and time consuming process. N atural indigo contains no chemicals or toxic metals and fabrics dyed with indigo are believed to be good for the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Handwoven, indigo dyed cotton + cotton lining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16\" (41cm) x 16\" (41cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e: Zippered closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade with love in Laos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs with all handcrafted goods, there are slight variations making each piece a work of art and truly one of a kind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: This is only the cover. Pillow insert not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArtisan Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaos is a country of diverse ethnic groups, each with unique and highly adept craft and artisan skills, but the pressures of modern life and the availability of cheap factory made imports have resulted in Lao people giving up their crafts and their rural livelihoods. As a result, many of the crafts of Laos are vanishing art forms. Our design and production teams work closely with artisan groups in Laos to create items that fit modern, natural lifestyles while still retaining the spirit of traditional craftsmanship. Guided by the principles of fair trade, we work to create employment opportunities for villagers, especially women, and to reduce poverty and each product is made and finished in the villages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton used to make these pillows is planted by hand and watered by the monsoon rains. It takes eight months for the plant to produce the cotton flower, then it is picked by hand, ginned by hand (a difficult and tedious activity), and then spun into yarn by hand. Traditional wood and bamboo looms are used by weavers to transform the cotton fiber into cotton cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndigo dying is a skill that is passed on through generations and is an ancient art steeped in myths. Menstruating women are kept away from the indigo jars for fear of upsetting the “indigo spirit” and rendering the dye useless. Indigo dye is made from the leaves and shoots of the “kharm” plant, which grows in many areas in Laos. Getting the raw materials for indigo may be easy, but making it is an art.  It involves fermentation of the “kharm” and keeping the mixture in air-tight jars at the required temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Hand dyed indigo artisan\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1744\/4985\/files\/indigo-dye-artisan_medium.jpg?v=1487715010\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Artisan dying indigo\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1744\/4985\/files\/indigo-hand-dying-artisan_medium.jpg?v=1487715017\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Laos Fair Trade Artisan\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1744\/4985\/files\/fair-trade-artisan_medium.jpg?v=1487714985\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"handwoven indigo textile\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1744\/4985\/files\/handwoven-indigo-textile_medium.jpg?v=1487717467\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"Hand dyed Indigo\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1744\/4985\/files\/hand-dyed-indigo_medium.jpg?v=1487714991\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SLATE + SALT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44769306247448,"sku":"DC-461020","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/8475\/3688\/products\/indigo-ikat-blue-pillow.jpg?v=1678975888"},{"product_id":"indigo-chevron-pillow-cover","title":"Indigo Chevron Pillow Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eReal hand-dyed indigo textiles are hard to find and these are a true work of art you will be proud to display in your home. You can really tell the craftsmanship of the ancient technique that went into making these. The dying tradition is a meticulous and time consuming process. 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As a result, many of the crafts of Laos are vanishing art forms. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Our design and production teams work closely with artisan groups in Laos to create items that fit modern, natural lifestyles while still retaining the spirit of traditional craftsmanship. Guided by the principles of fair trade, we work to create employment opportunities for villagers, especially women, and to reduce poverty and each product is made and finished in the villages. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton used to make these pillows is planted by hand and watered by the monsoon rains. It takes eight months for the plant to produce the cotton flower, then it is picked by hand, ginned by hand (a difficult and tedious activity), and then spun into yarn by hand. Traditional wood and bamboo looms are used by weavers to transform the cotton fiber into cotton cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndigo dying is a skill that is passed on through generations and is an ancient art steeped in myths. Menstruating women are kept away from the indigo jars for fear of upsetting the “indigo spirit” and rendering the dye useless. Indigo dye is made from the leaves and shoots of the “kharm” plant, which grows in many areas in Laos. 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Our needlepoint pillow brings the past to life, infusing your lounge oasis with unbeatable coziness and a burst of hues. Artfully crafted by the ingenious Hmong Hill Tribes of Northern Thailand, these boho cushion covers are the fashionable reincarnation of vintage charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Embroidered Cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16\" (41cm) x 16\" (41cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e: Zipper closure in back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade with love in Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs with all handcrafted goods, there are slight variations making each piece a work of art and truly one of a kind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: This is only the cover. Fits perfectly over a 16\"-18\" pillow insert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twelve columns offset-by-two center alpha\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArtisan Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho are the Hmong? They are an Asian ethnic group from the mountain regions of China, Vietnam, Laos and Thailand. Originally from southern China, the Hmong gradually migrated south during the 18th century due to political unrest and to find more workable land. Today, many Hmong are located in the remote thick forests and mountains of the northern Thai regions and are well integrated into Thai society. They are rich in culture, family, and art and are distinctive in their fabric patterns and vibrant costumes. The Hmong tribal groups have expressed their faith, belief and way of life into each piece of fabric, making each piece come to life with an amazing history behind it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile expanding your fashion collection globally you will be supporting the developing communities of the Hmong women of Thailand. We work closely with our artisan partners to ensure that all items are produced in ethical, fair labor, and child labor free work environments. We pride ourselves in our quality control, and work closely with our partners to ensure their goods meet the needs of customers worldwide. 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