This pillow cover is made from textiles handwoven in Myanmar. The unique design belongs to the Laytu Chin, an ethnic minority group from the west of the country, and is locally woven on a backstrap loom.  

Myanmar has a rich history of textile production, from backstrap to frame loom weaving, and over 135 ethnic groups, many with their own textile traditions. More than 600,000 women, almost all from ethnic minority groups, rely on weaving to earn supplemental family income. Turquoise works with women weavers from rural ethnic minority communities in six regions in Myanmar: Chin, Kachin, Rakhine, Shan, and Kayah States. We also support weavers displaced by conflict in camps outside Yangon. By helping these master weavers to overcome some of the challenges they face, we are helping them to preserve their traditions, and to secure livelihoods for them and their families.

Rub count: 10,000 - 15,000

Customisations:

• Colours can be customised, please see our color palette
• Available in cotton, silk and other multi-fibers
• Listed price is for the pattern on two sides (Front & Back), one side is also available
• Listed price is for knife edge, piped edge is also available

Due to the handcrafted nature of this fabric, there may be small variations in size and pattern, all of which are a part of the creation process that sets these fabrics apart.