Palm Tree with Shell Background Accent Pillow
This is a one-of-a-kind custom accent pillow.
Beth found a beautiful fabric. The fabric has a subtle shell background pattern. It goes great with this palm tree design. This off-white (cream) fabric is used in the center panel and on the back of the pillow. It has a soft, very tactile feel to it.
The type of Palm that is embroidered in the center panel is called, Cycas Circinalis. The original graphic — for the embroidered palm tree — was drawn by a French botanist in the 1800s — and is now in the public domain. It was published in L'Illustration Horticole, volume 11 (1864) — publisher Ambroise Verschaffelt. You can see the original between pages 42 and 43 at biodiversitylibrary.org:
http://biodiversitylibrary.org/page/6167531
John researched and digititized the design. This embroidered palm tree resembles the original drawing very closely. That is why it has a classic feel. This is how the early botanists sketched plants. The palm branches on the tree have 3 different shades of green thread to create an illusion of depth.
Beth created the pillow design. She uses great computerized embroidery and sewing machines for the bulk of the work, then hand sews the final side shut. Note the decorative trim on each side of the center panel.
The pillow size is approximately 12″ x 16″ x 4″. Inside we have used — as always — a new, soft, high quality pillow insert.
The front side panels use a soft sage upholstery fabric.
This accent pillow would be a great gift for a person with a Caribbean or an electic interior design,
There is a lot research and detail in this pillow — for only $36 plus shipping. Gorgeous.
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This pillow's size is approximately 12″ x 16″ x 4″.
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This pillow includes a new, soft insert — which is hand-sewn inside.
This design is great for: totes, bags, purses, pillows and sweatshirts.
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