Is it any wonder that we’re in the midst of a pillow renaissance? Given the ongoing pandemic and the state of the world, we could all use a bit of reassuring cushioning.
A mad variety of squares, bolsters, and body pillows—for chairs, sofas, beds, and beyond—have been surfacing all over. We recently noted The Return of the Ruffle and Velvet Pillows in Daring Geometric Designs. Now, we’re seeing shades-0f-the-sixties options that are undeniably shagadelic. And fuzzy: stuffed animal alternatives for all ages. Here’s but a sampling; inserts included unless noted.
Above: Cawley Studio is Hannah Cawley’s boutique, natural materials fashion line, all made in London. Her Checked Sheepkin Cushion is $416 from Matches Fashion. The Checked Pillow in Peach and Pistachio is $401 from Couverture & The Garbstore.Above: The Meadow High Pile Cushion by Ferm Living, $185, has a “meadow” of tufted New Zealand wool on the front and a flat woven back.Above: Revival Rugs’ Truitt in Poppy pillow, $79 (not including the insert), is made in India of hand-knotted wool—expect some shedding in the first month of use. It also comes in Cardamom. The back is cotton canvas.The wool Simone cushion by Morrow Soft Goods has a hand-knotted wool front and a cotton back; $275.Above: Another Cawley Studio design, the Stripe Sheepskin Cushion in Tan and Chalk is $401 from Couverture & The Garbstore.Above: La Casa Guatemala’s Wool Block Pillow is made of half natural sheep’s wool yarn and half aniline dyed yarn with a cotton back. The wool is “hand spun and folded by hand into a ground weft on pedal looms at workshops in the highlands of Gautemala.” It’s $54, insert not included; the company is an exporter and sells wholesale only.Above: Molt Studio of Guatemala’s Handmade Wool Shag Pillow comes in blush (shown) and ivory. It’s $158 from Bloomist, and, unlike most, has an overall shag.Above: UK-based designer-maker Milena Silvano plant-dyed sheepskin coats have a cult following. She uses the leftovers to make limited-edition patchwork cushions. Her Pillow No 24, $565, is currently sold out from Oroboro. Subscribers to Silvano’s website receive alerts when new batches become available.
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