Malaika Linens Embroidered Scrolling Vines Motif Pillow

Designer: MalaikaCreative Director: Madeline WeinribMaterials: 100% linen with hand embroideryDimensions: 20 in squareOrigin: Made in EgyptCare: Dry cleanDetails: Concealed zip closure / Removable insert included The linen pillowcase features a hand-embroidered motif inspired by the intricate detailing on a spherical bead (11th century) in The Metropolitan Museum of Art collection. Made in Egypt or Syria, the bead boasts exquisite patterns of scrolling vines, recalling those of the 9th-century beveled style, although these possess clearer lines, perhaps owing to the medium.Wielding an ethos of women's empowerment through craft, Malaika founders Margarita Andrade and Goya Gallagher see the potential for more than just luxury linens in Egyptian cotton. In 2018, the Ecuador-born, Egypt-based design duo established a self-funded school that teaches underprivileged Egyptian women and refugees how to sew. Once a proficient skill level is achieved, each craftswoman returns home to make space