Rust and Off-White Crochet Bolster Cushion Cover

Crochet lace came to the Godavari river delta in Andhra Pradesh through Irish missionaries in the 1800s. What they introduced as a skill has become, over a hundred and fifty years, the primary livelihood for nearly one lakh women artisans across the Godavari district. This cover, brick rust, off-white, a handmade crochet flap closure, is made by those hands.

The crochet tradition of the Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh is one of India's lesser-known textile inheritances: introduced by missionaries, sustained by women artisans who turned an imported technique into something entirely their own. This handcrafted rectangular cover in rust and off-white arrives with a crochet flap at the closure, not hidden or sewn shut, but featured, the way a craftsperson features what they do well.

The proportions are horizontal, suited to a bolster position on a sofa, or laid across the foot of a bed. The rust and off-white combination works against a plain white sofa, a dark linen couch, or a worn leather chair. The cotton is pure and unlined, and the artisanal crochet closure gets easier and more natural with use.

Crochet Handwork · Pure Cotton · Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh · Women Artisans

Care Instructions

• Machine wash cold, gentle cycle.
• Remove cushion insert before washing.
• Wash separately for first two washes.
• Do not bleach. Line dry or tumble dry low.
• Iron on medium while slightly damp.