Handwoven Ethiopian cotton throw pillow cover in the Akobo grid weave, 20 by 20 inches.
A stack of grid weave cotton pillow covers on a grey sofa in rust, cream and charcoal.
Akobo grid weave cotton pillow cover, patterned on both sides.
Handspun cotton pillow cover in the Akobo weave, lined with an invisible zipper.
Four grid weave cotton pillow covers along a grey sofa beneath a large abstract painting.
Grid weave cotton pillow covers lined along a grey sofa with the rust one in the centre.
A cream grid weave cotton pillow cover on a window seat with a folded throw.
Akobo cotton pillow cover, hand spun and hand loomed in Ethiopia.
Handwoven cotton throw pillow cover in the Akobo weave, natural fiber only.
Handwoven Ethiopian cotton throw pillow cover in the Akobo weave.
Handwoven Ethiopian cotton throw pillow cover in the Akobo grid weave, 20 by 20 inches.
A stack of grid weave cotton pillow covers on a grey sofa in rust, cream and charcoal.
Akobo grid weave cotton pillow cover, patterned on both sides.
Handspun cotton pillow cover in the Akobo weave, lined with an invisible zipper.
Four grid weave cotton pillow covers along a grey sofa beneath a large abstract painting.
Grid weave cotton pillow covers lined along a grey sofa with the rust one in the centre.
A cream grid weave cotton pillow cover on a window seat with a folded throw.
Akobo cotton pillow cover, hand spun and hand loomed in Ethiopia.
Handwoven cotton throw pillow cover in the Akobo weave, natural fiber only.
Handwoven Ethiopian cotton throw pillow cover in the Akobo weave.

Handwoven Ethiopian Cotton Throw Pillow Cover - Akobo

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ABOUT THIS PRODUCT

A handwoven cotton pillow cover in copper or almond, patterned on both the front and the back.

The pattern is built with a pick-up technique. The weaver separates the warp threads by hand, a few at a time, and lifts the design into the cloth as the weaving goes. It is slow work, and it is the reason the pattern sits inside the weave rather than on top of it.

The cotton is grown in Ethiopia, spun by hand and dyed in small batches before it reaches the loom. Akobo takes its name from the river that runs through Ethiopia.

  • 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. A 20 inch insert fits true, and a 22 inch insert gives you a fuller pillow.

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, a verified social enterprise, and OEKO-TEX STeP certified for sustainable textile production. Hundreds of artisans are employed there at equitable pay.

A 100% natural fiber, eco friendly and biodegradable. 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 hundreds of artisans at equitable pay.

Akobo is woven with a pick-up technique. The weaver separates the warp threads by hand, a few at a time, and lifts the pattern into the cloth as the weaving goes. Nothing is printed or stamped on afterward, which is why the design reads the same on the back as it does on the front.

The cotton is grown in Ethiopia and spun by hand, then dyed in small batches before it reaches the loom. The name comes from the Akobo river, which runs through Ethiopia.

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 OEKO-TEX STeP certified for sustainable textile production, and it is assessed by independent auditors.

  • 100% Ethiopian cotton, hand-spun
  • Yarn dyed in small batches before weaving
  • A 100% natural fiber: eco friendly and biodegradable
  • Pattern built by hand with a pick-up technique
  • 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
  • Available in Copper and Almond

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. A 20 inch insert fits true; a 22 inch insert gives a fuller, plumper look.

Is it Fair Trade?

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

What is a pick-up technique?

The weaver separates the lengthwise threads by hand and lifts the pattern into the cloth while weaving, instead of printing it on later. It is slow, and it is why the design shows on both sides.

Can I machine wash it?

Yes. Cold water, gentle cycle, 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.

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