This cushion cover is hand embroidered in Kashmir . It is made of half and half ivory and beige Katan silk and has a hand Aari embroidered deco motif in the centre, in neutral and pista colours. The motif is outlined with fine hand couching using gold ‘Tilla/Zari’. Size: 16 x 16 InchesPillow insert not includedThe Indian craft of aari embroidery can be traced back to the 12th century and was patronized by the Mughal courts. It is extremely fine and has a timeless refined elegance. The main tool used in this style is aari, a hooked needle, to create elaborate motifs and designs.