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Embroidered Patchwork Pillow Cover (Guatemala)

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Embroidered Patchwork Pillow Cover (Guatemala)

Overall Rating: Overall Rating 4.7 out of 5
14 of 15 (93%) customers said they would recommend this product to a friend.
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Embroidered Patchwork Pillow Cover (Guatemala)

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Created by Mayan cooperatives and handcrafted in the western highlands of Guatemala...

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Embroidered Patchwork Pillow Cover (Guatemala)


Created by Mayan cooperatives and handcrafted in the western highlands of Guatemala.

Textile embroidery is a traditional Mayan craft, weaving designs as rich and vibrant as any painting
  • Available in vivid blue, yellow/gold, blue/mixed pastels, rose/ mixed pastels, red/earth tones or red/ rust color options
  • 100-percent cotton patches
  • Brighten up any room in your home with this intricately embroidered patchwork Pillow Cover from Guatemala
  • Features a zippered, cotton backing
  • Measures 18 inches wide x 18 inches long
The Story Behind The Product

Chucam is a small farming village located in the Department (County) of El Quiche, Guatemala. The community is located about 3 miles away from the town of Chichicastenango, but the road to town is not paved and access to the village becomes difficult during the rainy season. The families of the community are very poor, but the women know the ancestral art of weaving and use it as a supplemental income to provide a better life for their children. In 2001, eight Chucam families banded together to form a weaving cooperative to make beautiful patchwork quilts and other embroidered textiles. Their incomes have doubled if not tripled, and dozens of additional Chucam families have become involved. More importantly, the men don't have to leave for months at a time looking for work in the sugar cane fields and many more of the village¿s children are able to stay in school.

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The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.

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Materials: Cotton
Model No: na
Dimensions: 18 in. square


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Overall Rating: Overall Rating 5 out of 5
Love these pillow covers!,  Sep 26, 2008
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alexis218 from  Arizona Read all my reviews  (read all my reviews)
I had previously bought the patchwork quilt and the pillow covers in rust were included. I loved them so much, I ordered the blue ones to go in my living room, which has blue denim curtains. The fabric on one side is heavy and substantial, but soft on the cheek for napping. And the embroidery work on the other side is of very high quality, no loose threads. The colors and design are splendid, brilliant and beautifully done! The covers fit perfectly over some throw pillows I had paid the same amount for a few months ago and were already coming apart. I haven't had to wash them yet, but would suggest cold water to prevent fading. Very highly recommend this product!
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Overall Rating: Overall Rating 5 out of 5
Guatemalan pillow,  May 1, 2008
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bete from  Amherst, MA Read all my reviews  (read all my reviews)
The color (red) is beautiful. Just as nice as I had hoped.
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Overall Rating: Overall Rating 5 out of 5
Embroidered Patchwork Pillow Cover (Guatemala),  Mar 6, 2008
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cccmore from  Nazareth, PA Read all my reviews  (read all my reviews)
My first purchase...Excellent fabric; very satisfied with workmanship...they (Guatemalians) know how to sew! Great to see the "global" economy & electronic marketing performing at it's best. Order tracking worked perfect...Packing and delivery was excellent. You can feel comfortable recommending this product. If your products & service are replicated like my first experience...you got a customer who'll be a frequent buyer.
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Overall Rating: Overall Rating 4 out of 5
Very colorful,  Feb 16, 2008
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HDasphaltangel from  Pittsburgh, PA Read all my reviews  (read all my reviews)
I ordered four rose pastel pillow covers to brighten up my wheat colored sectional and they cetainly do. They are very beautiful but , in my opinion, a little too pricey. I'm disappointed that the design is on one side only. I would have thought, for the price, the design would have been on both sides of the pillow cover. Other than that, I am satisfied with my purchase.
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Overall Rating: Overall Rating 3 out of 5
Moderately Satisfied,  Jan 14, 2008
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iLOVEplaya Read all my reviews  (read all my reviews)
The quality of this product is perfectly in order, as described. My only complaint and perhaps a large one would be that the pillow I ordered came nothing like what it appears like online. I appreciate that this is not a mass-made item, but I was hoping a little more similarity between the one online and the one I ordered. I ordered the blue one with the floral pattern. Online it appears to have large intricate flowers with leaves. More simplistic circular flowers appear on the one I received. Also the colouring was way off. Mine is clearly purple background with dark, dark blue and black flowers. I kept the pillow, but I feel frustrated that it is so different from the example online.
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