Indigo Frogs

The Indigo ikat panel on this pillow was made by the weavers of the area of Insana in West Timor who are known for their indigo work and intricate ikat. The solid rust color backing is made from handspun cotton and woven on a backstrap loom in Java and dyed with a sustainably harvested bark from a species of mangrove called Ceriops tagal in the Threads of Life Dye Studio.

The motif on this cushion is called beso or frogs stacked one on the other. Frogs are a symbol of the ancestor. When Timorese pray for rain, the frog appears, a sign that the ancestor has answered their prayers.

This handmade natural dyed cushion would be exquisite on a couch, chair or bed. Each cushion cover comes with an inner lining with zipper so all that is required is for you to add the Dacron and enjoy your handmade pillow.

Ikat with natural dyes on cotton and woven in Timor, 2024. Size 47 x 35 cm / 18.5 x 14 in