Crafted in India from a lustrous silk-blend textile, this pillow cover is embellished by hand with traditional Zardozi-inspired metallic embroidery. A small, finely worked peacock motif in metallic thread and beadwork sits against the warm gold silk ground, a more figural take than the abstract motifs elsewhere in this collection. Rooted in centuries-old Indian decorative arts, Zardozi embroidery was historically associated with courtly garments and ceremonial textiles; here the technique is interpreted in a contemporary decorative format, bringing subtle texture and a sense of collected luxury to an interior. Finished with a tailored silhouette and button closure, each pillow varies slightly due to the handmade embroidery.
Origin: India
Material: Silk blend
Technique: Hand-applied Zardozi-style metallic embroidery, peacock motif
Size: 18"(W) x 18"(H)
Color: Warm gold ground, gold and multi-tone metallic embroidery
Closure: Button closure
Insert: Down-blend insert included
Condition: New. Natural variations in the handmade embroidery are characteristic and expected, not a flaw.
A contemporary Indian silk-blend pillow cover with a small hand-worked Zardozi peacock motif in metallic thread on a warm gold ground.
Q: Does the peacock motif carry specific significance in Indian textile design? A: The peacock is a widely used decorative motif across Indian textile and embroidery traditions, valued for its visual richness rather than tied to one specific region or meaning, making it a common figural choice in Zardozi and related embroidery work.
• **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.
