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.
Ikat pillow cover made of our handwoven cotton/silk blend ikat fabric. The size of this ikat pillow cover is the most commonly used size – 16”x16” or for those of us in the metric world 41cm x 41cm. The cover closes with an invisible zipper on a side and fits standard 16" (41cm) pillow inserts. Inserts are not sold with a pillow cover but you can buy one easily anywhere where inserts are sold.
Interior designers and decorators can probably tell that this ikat pillow cover has a gorgeous contrasting color combination of a light turquoise and a contrasting mustard yellow. Both colors are very rich yet fresh.
Handmade artisanal product
This is a handmade product. As such, it has certain weaving irregularities which are inherent to a manual weaving. It is exactly these irregularities which make these ikat lumbar pillow covers unique artisanal products.
We take all photos in natural light to show the most realistic colors of the product. This particular ikat pillow cover was photographed around 5pm outdoors on summer sunny day. This explain a play of sun rays on the ikat pillow. Indoors or on a cloudy day colors of the ikat pillow cover will, obviously, be darker.
What is moire pattern? It is a mechanical finishing process which enhances the fabric into a shimmering sophisticated material. Moire looks like water waves on the fabric and is something you can find in handmade fabrics. Please pay attention to the images to appreciate the beauty of the moire.
Ikat fabrics of which our ikat pillows are made are luxurious noble fabrics. Moire does not get along well with moisture. This is why we recommend dry cleaning the ikat pillow cover 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!