Triangles Sadza Pillow Cover - White

These pillow covers are made in Zimbabwe using sadza resist painting, a local technique named for the maize porridge that doubles as the resist paste. Artisans hand-paint a design in sadza onto handwoven bark-weave cotton, let it dry, add color, then set it before scraping the paste away.

Scraping off the dried sadza leaves the signature crackled pattern, so no two covers are exactly alike. Each purchase supports the Zimbabwean artisans who make them through fair trade.

• 100% cotton fabric
• Natural Sadza (maize paste) for resist painting process
• Hand-applied fabric paints

• 18 x 18 inches square
• 100% cotton construction
• Made in Zimbabwe
• Pillow insert sold separately

• Hand-Painted Sadza
• Handmade in Zimbabwe
• 100% Cotton
• Artisan-Made

• Machine wash gentle cycle in cold water
• Air dry flat to preserve texture and colors
• Iron on low heat if needed to smooth wrinkles
• Store in dry location away from direct sunlight
• Avoid bleach or harsh detergents

Q: Does this cover include a pillow insert?
A: No, it is the cover only. It fits a standard 18 by 18 inch insert, sold separately.

Q: What is sadza and how is it used?
A: Sadza is a maize-based paste used as a painting resist. Artisans hand-paint the triangle design in sadza, then scrape it away after the color is set.

Q: Will the color run or fade when washed?
A: No. The color is oven-set after painting so it holds through normal washing.

Q: What does the bark-weave texture feel like?
A: The handwoven cotton has a subtle raised texture that stays soft to the touch.

Q: Is this an all-white design?
A: Yes, this is the white-on-white triangles version; the pattern reads through texture rather than color.

Q: How should I care for it?
A: Spot clean or gentle machine wash cold and air dry. Iron on the reverse if needed.

Q: How does buying this support the makers?
A: It is made in Zimbabwe through fair trade, supporting the artisans who made it.