Warli - Hand Printed Linen Pillow Cover (terracotta)

Celebrate the rustic beauty of traditional folk art with the Warli pillow cover. Featuring lively terracotta figures on a crisp white linen background, this design brings the vibrant storytelling of Warli painting into a modern textile form. The charming hand-drawn style, filled with dancing figures, animals, and trees, captures everyday life with joyful movement and earthy elegance. A striking yet versatile accent, this piece adds warmth, culture, and character to any space.

PROVENANCE

Warli art is a centuries-old tribal art form from Maharashtra, India, traditionally created by the Warli tribe. Painted on the walls of village homes using white pigment made from rice flour against a red ochre background, these artworks depict scenes of rural life, nature, and ritual. The art is known for its minimal, geometric style—using simple shapes like circles, triangles, and lines to tell complex stories. In this design, we honor the original color scheme with a warm terracotta print on white linen, offering a contemporary take on this enduring cultural tradition.

Read more about Warli Art on our blog.

PROCESS

Unlike our block printed pieces, the Warli pillow cover is created using hand screen printing—a technique that allows artisans to translate fine, detailed artwork onto fabric with precision. Each cover is printed by hand in small batches by skilled artisans in India, bringing the folk art to life while preserving its hand-drawn charm. Slight variations in print are a testament to the handmade nature of the process.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Material: Linen
• Sizes: 20” x 20” and 18” x 18”
• Closure: Concealed zipper
• Design: Hand screen printed on both front and back
• Artisan-made: Hand printed by skilled artisans in India
• Insert: Pillow insert not included. Choose your own—down, down alternative, cotton, or polyester. Reuse one you already have or purchase one from your favorite store. For a snug, full look, we recommend using an insert 1–2 inches larger than the cover size.

CARE

• Gentle wash in cold water using mild detergent
• Line or air dry; do not tumble dry
• Do not bleach
• Warm iron on reverse
• Note: Slight fading and subtle irregularities are natural in handmade textiles and add to their charm