Monday, February 16, 2009

Suzani and Kalamkari at Viva Terra

Suzani pillows and Kalamkari bedding accents from Viva Terra. Pillows are made from 100% organic fabric and eco-friendly dyes.

Suzani: Native to Central Asia, this antique tribal textile from Uzbekistan and surrounding countries shows off the region's gloriously intricate hand embroideries.

Kalamkari: An ancient art using rare natural indigo and healthful ayurvedic dyes derived from plants and roots. Craftsman dip hand-carved teak blocks into the dyes, hand-presses each pattern, and then fixes his vibrant colors in hot sunlight.

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