Madeline Weinrib Velvet Ikat Cushions

Madeline Weinrib for Neue NOW
Designed 2009

100% silk velvet Ikat hand-woven in Uzbekistan
100% Belgian linen back with mother-of-pearl buttons
Whip-stitched suede piping

Ikat is an Indonesian word that literally translates as "to bind."

In this anicent weaving technique, threads of silk are intricately knotted to create areas of resistance, then hand-dyed. When they are unbound and carefully woven onto small handlooms, the pattern of the fabric appears.

This labor-intensive process results in unique home accessories that celebrate the beauty of hand-crafted artisanal design. Each is a work of art.