I was recently introduced to this amazing company that not only creates beautiful pillows, they are also eco-friendly and socially conscious. One Thread Fair Trade is a LA based company that works to train villages of women in South India in textile arts and they in turn create the cushions, which are designed by company founder Mayura Kona. Through their work, the women — who were mostly victim to poverty and domestic violence– are now able to provide for their families, educate their children, and really transform the role of the women in rural society. Each cushion actually comes with a hand-signed tag with the name of the woman that tailored the product and what she believes in (pictured below).
I’m loving this company not only because of their beautiful designs, but because of their mission. I was completely enthralled with the women’s stories in the Artisans section of the website (if you have a moment try to read some of them). It is remarkable that they have overcome so many obstacles and their stories are an important reminder of the poverty and abuse that exists all over the world.
Additionally, I spoke with Mayura regarding the collection and her inspiration. The inspiration behind the launch line was leaves (designs pictured above) and she plans to create collections for both Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer so stay tuned for new designs! Until then, I think the above designs are stunning. I love the bold use of color and strong lines. They feel very contemporary and would make a great accent in a living or sitting room. My favorite is “Pods”, which is the first pillow of each row.
Anyway, I’m excited to keep an eye on One Thread Fair Trade. I have a feeling we’ll be seeing great things from this company in the upcoming seasons.
- Adrienne
A-Listers Need to Know:
Price: $120- $140 (depending on fill choice)
Purchase: www.onethreadfairtrade.com
