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Stack of woven stripe cotton pillow covers held in hand
Man holding a woven stripe cotton pillow cover
Fair Trade and certification badges for the handwoven cotton pillow cover

Handwoven Ethiopian Cotton Pillow Cover - Woven Stripe

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ABOUT THIS PRODUCT

A handwoven cotton pillow cover crossed by a band of a traditional Ethiopian woven motif, patterned on both the front and the back.

The cotton is grown in Ethiopia and spun by hand, then dyed in small batches before it goes on the loom. That is why the color has depth to it rather than sitting flat on the surface the way a print does. Spinning, dyeing, weaving - every step is done by hand.

The motif is one that turns up on cloth Ethiopians wear for weddings and holidays. It is the same Zenach pattern as our Woven Stripe throw, in the same four colors: copper, almond, stone and steel blue.

  • Size - 20 x 20 inches
  • Fiber - 100% Ethiopian cotton, hand-spun
  • Finish - fully lined, invisible zipper
  • Care - machine wash cold, tumble dry low

Sold as a cover. The insert is not included. I'd use a 22 inch insert, which fills the corners and gives a full pillow. A 20 inch insert fits too, but sits flatter.

Woven in a Fair Trade workshop in Ethiopia that has been woman-owned for over twenty years - a guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization and a verified social enterprise. More than 100 artisans are employed there at equitable pay.

100% natural fiber. Handwoven, so weave tension and color depth vary a little from piece to piece. Made in Ethiopia.

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Ethiopia has one of the oldest weaving traditions in East Africa. This cover comes from a workshop there that has been woman-owned for more than twenty years and employs more than 100 artisans at equitable pay.

The cotton is grown in Ethiopia and spun by hand, then dyed in small batches before it ever reaches the loom. Dyeing the yarn instead of the finished cloth is the slower way to do it, and it is why the colors read as depth rather than a flat surface.

The Zenach motif comes from cloth Ethiopians wear for weddings, holidays and other occasions worth dressing for. The weavers lay the pattern in by hand as they go, on the front and the back both.

The workshop has been a member of the World Fair Trade Organization since 2009 and a guaranteed member since 2019, fully verified against the ten principles of Fair Trade across its business and its supply chain. It is also a verified social enterprise, and it is assessed by independent auditors.

  • 100% Ethiopian cotton, hand-spun
  • Yarn dyed in small batches before weaving
  • Fully lined interior
  • Invisible zipper closure
  • Cover only - no insert included

Measured flat, seam to seam.

  • 20 x 20 inches
  • Approximate weight: 0.5 lb, cover only
  • Pattern woven on both the front and the back
  • Copper, almond, stone or steel blue

Handwoven, so weave tension and color depth vary a little from piece to piece.

  • Remove the insert, then machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with like colors.
  • Tumble dry low.
  • Iron on a medium setting if it needs it.
  • Do not bleach.
  • Hand-spun cotton softens with every wash.

Does it come with a pillow insert?

No. The cover is sold on its own. I'd use a 22 inch insert, which fills the corners; a 20 inch insert fits but sits flatter.

Does it match the throw?

Yes. Our Woven Stripe throw uses the same Zenach motif in the same four colors.

Is it Fair Trade?

Yes. The workshop is a guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization and a verified social enterprise. It has been woman-owned for over twenty years.

Is the pattern on both sides?

Yes. Front and back are both woven with the design, so it looks finished from any angle.

Can I machine wash it?

Yes. Take the insert out, wash cold on a gentle cycle and tumble dry low.

Will it look exactly like the photo?

Close, but not identical. The cotton is spun and dyed by hand, so color depth and weave tension vary between pieces.

Where is it made?

Ethiopia.

BUSH & BRIAR

Nature's Way is how I decide what earns a place in the shop. Six things, and every one of them is checkable on the product page above.

  1. Natural materials, named - I state the actual material, like milulu grass, baby alpaca or Ethiopian cotton, rather than a vague adjective.
  2. Made by hand - woven or carved by hand, not pressed, molded or machine-made.
  3. A named place - the region it was made in, taken from the maker's own labelling.
  4. From me or from the maker - some pieces I stock and pack myself in California; others ship directly from the maker who made them. Either way, I chose every piece, and I'm your point of contact for questions, orders and returns.
  5. Made in small batches - handmade, never mass-produced, so stock can run low.
  6. No claim I cannot show you - if I cannot verify it, it does not go on the page.

Pieces I stock myself ship from my workspace in Southern California, usually within 1–2 business days.

Other pieces ship directly from the maker who made them, which can take longer. If you need something by a certain date, email me at support@bushandbriar.com before you order and I'll tell you what to expect.

If your order includes pieces from more than one place, they may arrive in separate packages, each with its own tracking.

Shipping is free on orders over $70. Orders under $70 ship for a flat $6.

I currently ship within the continental United States.

If something is not right, email support@bushandbriar.com within 30 days of delivery. Items should be unused and in original condition.

If your order arrives damaged, send photos within 14 days and I will replace or refund it at no cost to you.

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