PILLOW/ LIGHT-FOOTED CHICKEN

Decorative Pillow Cover. Hand-woven on ancient bamboo looms by women weavers of the Bodo tribes from India. Made from 100% cotton, using eco-friendly dyes. Yellow with orange and red accents. Indigenous tribal motifs inspired by the local landscape are used to design this contemporary pillow cover. Treading with light and nimble ease, chicken leave behind feathery feet imprints. The chicken foot- prints are depicted in this weave and are grouped together to form a flower. Insert not included.

This striking product is hand-woven by an artisan cooperative in Assam, using zidagar-frame looms. The co-op of indigenous Bodo women creates intricately woven stylish pieces and incorporates traditional Bodo design elements and skills. This cooperative was formed in as a project of a local non-governmental organization to tap into the existing skills of Bodo weavers and expand income opportunities for women. They made a commitment to work specifically with the poorest of the weavers; the group steadily grew, forming a trust employing over one-hundred local weavers.

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