This traditional Celtic design is stitched by hand in shimmering silk threads. Also featured is a little trapunto work, a centuries-old technique where an extra layer of batting is stuffed into certain elements of the design after it has been stitched.

size : 16” x 16”

materials : 100% dupion silk top lined with 100% cotton, 100% wool batting; 100% dupion silk envelope back lined with 100% cotton sateen, quilted in YLI and Gütermann 100% silk threads, pillow assembled with Coates 100% cotton thread, 100% polyester Eversoft pillow form with 100% cotton cover

techniques : top embroidered and quilted by hand, traditional celtic motif; pillow cover assembled by machine

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