Late 20th Century Textiles

Luxury pillow created from an exquisite piece of vintage kilim rug combined with Irish Linen by Irish designer Katie Larmour. Unique and one-of-a-kind. In dramatic geometric shap...

Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking. Title: Vintage Hermes French Signature Orange Silk Scarf and Irish Linen Cushion Pillow Description: The ‘crème de la crème’ of scarves, this beauty is a one-of-a-kind luxury cushion (pillow) created from an exquisite vintage silk Hermes fashion scarf. The French company began in 1837 producing superior quality leather goods, harnesses and saddles, which makes sense that 100 years later the main theme on their luxury scarves is equestrian. Hermes scarves, known as ‘carre’ (squares), have become a symbol of French chic and are a highly desirable object across the globe that still continues to delight. Favoured by the ‘jet-setters’ of the 50s and 60s and gaining iconic status by Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and this particular elegant design even worn by Queen Elizabeth II. In a very striking orange hue signature of the iconic brand. Framed by a dramatic boarder that pops, along with the brand’s signature, ’Hermes’ in the bottom left hand corner. The fabric was personally hand-picked by Katie at antiques market ‘Marche aux Puces Saint-Ouen’ on the outskirts of Paris. On a sumptuous thick silk soft to the touch, twill silk with a beautiful texture. Backed in new 100% pure Irish linen, the aristocrat of textiles and certified by the Irish Linen Guild, lined in a layer of natural bamboo cloth, filled with new custom-made plush duck feather insert and a concealed zip. The traditional oatmeal color linen is a combination of the unbleached raw colour of the natural flax plant on the weft intertwined with pristine white on the warp, resulting in a beautiful melange effect. Would be a superb statement piece to one’s interior. Would look divine on a velvet or rattan sofa or paired with a Hermes throw (blanket). We also have a couple of other similar stunning Hermes scarf cushions...

A piece of Maija Isola's classic "Pepe" textile design for Marimekko from 1972 that is 2.33 yards long. Isola designed the pattern in 1970 and it shows two parrots facing each other while sitting on a tree branch. (Marimekko describes the two birds as "having a chat".) This pattern came in several color combinations. This piece has birds with purple bodies, turquoise beaks, and olive green markings sitting on light orange branches against a dark orange background shape. The pattern repeats 3 times on this piece of silk-screened fabric with one instance that allows for seeing all of the scene. In good vintage condition and signed in selvedge (Maija Isola "Pepe", Marimekko Oy Suomi Finland...

Featuring an orange and gray colors with tribal Berber rectangular motif, this stunning one of a kind pair of Kilim pillows are custom made from a vintage Moroccan wool rug handwoven...

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to size to accommodate insert materials. Linen in the back. Zipper closure. Dry cleaning is recommended.   

Katie Larmour Studio is the original vintage scarf pillow maker. Gaining notability for her unique idea and creations back in 2013 - featured in the likes of the Financial Times, and first selling here on 1stdibs in 2016 - our creations are of the absolute top most quality, craftsmanship and finesse. Thank-you for looking. Title: Vintage French Hermes Silk Scarf Yellow Gold...

Pair of custom pillows made with soft apricot colored & gray cotton fronts combined with creamy velvet backs. Down filled inserts, sewn closed, self cording.

This little Suzani displays a rather unusual design. Pure cotton.

A good example to rustic Folk Art from Uzbekistan.

It does not come with an insert but a bag made to the size to accommodate insert materials. Cotton fabric in the back. Zipper closure Dry clean is recommended.

Rather abstract looking 1970s Suzani has a strong texture and could be even used for upholstery purposes.

Katie Larmour design makes contemporary cushions, handcrafted in her studio in Belfast, constructed with vintage and antique elements, breathing new life into precious fabrics hand p...