Heishi Black Trade Bead Pillow Cover
Handcrafted in Malawi
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Celebrate the timeless beauty of African adornment with the Heishi Black Trade Bead Pillow Cover, a piece that embodies over 70,000 years of beading heritage. Hand-embroidered by Kanju’s artisan partners in Malawi, this pillow cover features concentric rings of white beads, meticulously hand-drilled from ostrich eggshells using techniques passed down through generations.
At the heart of each circle rests a natural turquoise pendant, echoing the form of the traditional heishi bead—the oldest known bead type in human history, first unearthed in Tanzania and Namibia. Set against a backdrop of plush black South African cotton, the design evokes both the sacred geometry of ancient craft and the contemporary allure of luxury textile art.
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