Design Directions - Pillows: Global Gypsy
Tracy Bulla -- Home Accents Today, 10/1/2006
Take a whirlwind world tour while perusing the latest trends in decorative pillows. Spanning the globe from St. Petersburg to Sweden, these pretty pillows share a penchant for the exotic blended with a bit of folksy charm. While the sensibility is rooted in an ethnic vibe, these pillows are chic and elegant enough to suit even the most sophisticated of tastes.
Colorful Cultures, a new collection from Company C inspired by the textile collection at the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, draws on design references as diverse as early 20th century cut paper from the Santee Sioux Indians and a blouse panel from Panama, circa 1965. eLink 531
Citrus-hued swirls and ornate contrast prints from Pine Cone Hill coordinate beautifully by blending a modern, folksy vibe ($38 to $68). eLink 680
Classic paisley pays reference to a rich heritage in Suburban Silk's luxe offerings ($40). eLink 675
Shimmers of gold and sequins enhance the luxurious textured pillows in organza, voile and silks from Shades of India ($45 to $105). eLink 682
Designed and made in Scandinavia, Hau Hauz pillows balance contemporary motifs with traditional hand-applied screenprinting on pure linen. eLink 678
Zanzibar, debuting as part of Legacy Home's new decorative pillow collection, showcases a captivating mélange of flowers and botanicals in spicy hot chili ($170). eLink 679
Embroidered silk cushions from Designers Guild give a nod to Russian folk art and fashion with bold, brilliant embellishment ($135 to $145). eLink 677
John Robshaw's exquisitely embroidered linen and cotton pillows take their cue from a Tikal temple complex deep within the jungles of Guatemala ($160 to $190). eLink 681
Folkloric motifs inspired by Hungarian rhapsodies are played out in embroidery and wood-block impressions in Pierre Frey's exotically elegant pillows ($125 to $180). eLink 676
Indian intrigue influences Zodax's intricate flowering vine embroidered design. eLink 649
Ankasa's Casablanca pillows combine shell embroidery and batik bead work, capturing the mystical allure of far-away lands ($220 to $536). eLink 509
