We ship all orders within 3 business days from the date we receive your payment.
Due to Covid-19 pandemic and disruptions in international flights we can not give an estimate when your order will reach you.
This is why, if you need your order by a certain date, we suggest that you consider using a shipping service like Fedex, DHL or Aramex.
The shipping costs with these carriers are higher but their delivery timeframe these days is around 7-10 business days.
This ikat lumbar pillow cover is extraordinary in both ikat pattern and color combination.The colors of this ikat pillow cover speak of autumn, freshly made olive oil, grapes harvest, cooler days and leaves starting to change their colors.
The ikat pillow cover is made of hand-dyed and hand-woven silk / cotton blend ikat fabric from Fergana Valley of Uzbekistan. This cover closes with an invisible zipper on a side and fits standard 12" x 24" (31cm x 61xm) pillow inserts. Inserts are not sold with the ikat pillow cover but you can buy one easily anywhere inserts are sold.
This is an authentic Uzbek ikat fabric, not a print. Just by looking at the pattern you can tell that ikat fabric was tied and dyed 5 times to achieve 5 colors – pistachio, burgundy, yellow, blue and brown. White is the color of undyed cotton and silk which, was covered with dye-resistant bands through the entire dying process.
That is pattern repeat line. This is a true sign you are buying a true artisanal product.
This is a handmade ikat pillow cover. As such, it has certain weaving irregularities which are inherent to a manual handloom weaving. It is exactly these irregularities, which make these ikat lumbar pillow covers unique and valued.
It is a mechanical finishing process which enhances the fabric into a shimmering sophisticated material. Moire looks like water waves and is something you can find in handmade fabrics. Moire effects is a finishing noble touch to add elegance and chic to the fabric.
Ikat fabrics of which our ikat pillows are made are luxurious fabrics. Moire pattern does not like to be web. This is why we recommend dry cleaning to retain the stiffness, shape and luster of moire effect.
UzbekAlive is an ikat fabric online store dedicated to promoting artisanal textile heritage of Uzbekistan. Our focus is on Uzbek ikat fabrics and ikat related products such as ikat cushions, ikat quilts, ikat pillow covers, ikat silk scarves and ikat pattern hand painted bowls.
We also feature some eclectic finds such as hand embroidered suzani and hand painted jewelry boxes which are miniature representations of Islamic mosaics and murals in a form of décor items.
I ordered 2 pillow covers and a very fragile bowl. The packaged traveled a far distance and it arrived at my doorestep in perfect condition. Really well packaged and fast delivery. Really like the quality and aeshetics of the poducts. My compliments to the makers of these products and thanks for the good service.
I just wanted to let you know that my order finally arrived today!!!,i'm so glad,i have to say that it's been worth the wait ,all the fabrics are just beautiful. Thank you very much.
Wow! What a treat to order a beautiful woven piece of art through modern technology and not travel and the excitement of receiving the precious little package wrapped as a gift. I'm ready to put this scarf to work and figure out which one I want next. Thank you. I can't stop looking at it.
The parcel just arrived and the fabric is gorgeous! Just what I hoped it would be...once it is made up into lampshades I will send you a photo so you can use it for your marketing. Please let the designers / producers know they have one more very happy customer! Many thanks!