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Peaks Pillow Umber

Made by Backstrap Weavers in Cancuc, Mexico

$195

You can still purchase the Peaks Pillow - Umber, and it will ship when back in-stock.

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Product Story

We originally designed our Peaks Pillow Umber for our friends at Lawson Fenning. We liked them so much we made them in our favorite pillow size just for us! The umber shade reminds us of the rich soil and lush landscape found just outside the workshop they are woven in.

Woven on a backstrap loom by a women-run co-op in Chiapas, Mexico.

Product Details

  • 18" x 18"
  • 100% cotton
  • Insert included
  • Machine wash on cold, hang dry
  • Due to the nature of handcrafted goods, slight variations are embraced
  • Ethically made

Made by Backstrap Weavers in Cancuc, Mexico

Cancuc is about a two hour drive from San Cristóbal, the capital city of Chiapas, through winding mountain roads. Once in the main town, we have about a mile walk to the cooperative we work with. This group is led by three young sisters who weave on backstrap looms in a very iconic Cancuc style, which consists of incredibly intricate almost pixelated designs.

About these artisans

This technique creates incredibly detailed patterns that appear to be embroidered, but are in fact woven. As artists of the craft, these three sisters are incredibly innovative and excited by designs that push the bounds of technique. The inherent geometry of this technique inspired the forms of our Barragan and Puzzle pillows.