Pair of Lakhpat Dotted Gujarati Mashru Pillows

Woven in Gujarat, western India, from antique Mashru, the traditional silk-warp, cotton-weft cloth prized for its lustrous face and cool cotton hand. This pair stands apart from the rest of this run's black family, carrying Kankani, the traditional micro-dot weave pattern most closely associated with Anjar, Kutch, on a deep plum-black ground with a genuine warm, reddish cast rather than true charcoal, finished with contrast fuchsia piping. Viewed up close, the tiny woven dots reveal the handloom's fine, deliberate patterning. Two squares, sold as a set, for a matched pair flanking a sofa or a single graphic anchor on a daybed. Era: Vintage, estimated mid 20th century Origin: Gujarat, Western India (Mashru tradition, Kankani dot-weave pattern, Anjar/Kutch) Material: Silk warp / cotton weft; fuchsia contrast piping Size: 19"(W) x 19"(H), sold as a pair Color: Deep plum-black ground (warm, reddish cast), fine white micro-dot pattern, fuchsia piping Fill: Custom down-blend insert Condition: Vintage courtesy of hand-woven irregularities and natural creasing; wear consistent with age, no structural concerns. A pair of hand-loomed Mashru silk-and-cotton pillows from Gujarat, India, in the traditional Kankani micro-dot pattern on a deep plum-black ground. Q: Is a plum-toned "black" a sign of fading or color loss on an antique piece? A: Not necessarily, a warm plum or reddish undertone in a dark dye base is often original to the dye recipe rather than a later fade, this pair's cast is visibly consistent and even, which points to original coloring rather than uneven sun damage. **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio