Pillow In Woven Snakeskin By Kifu, Paris

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines.The woven snakeskin cushion by Kifu, Paris is the ultimate luxury home textile piece. This textile is unique and original to the brand, who uses traditional weaving techniques with wooden looms to develop this supple and exotic textile. The back is in cream sturdy cotton with white leather piping and the zipper is finished with a snakeskin and brass tassel. Available in a square or a rectangle shape and in 3 color choices: natural snakeskin, two-tone grey snakeskin or dark grey snakeskin. This listing is for the rectangle size in two-tone grey snakeskin. The dimensions of this piece are:Square 20 x 20"Rectangle 18 x 10"All Kifu Paris pieces are handmade by artisans, ultimately making each piece unique. Custom color or sizing available on request. Wipe clean with soft dry cloth.Although inspired by her parents, her collection of home accessories and furniture is a distinct identity of its own. Kifu uses handmade techniques of elaborate inlay patterns of shagreen, shells, semi-precious stones, materials she experienced as a child growing up in her parent’s studio, but interpreted in a younger quirkier way reflecting her youth. From her "jewelry inspired knobs" on decorative boxes, gold bar boxes and an extravagant inlay pattern mix of shagreen and shell inspired by galactic constellations, as seen on her enormous round mirror is refreshing to see. Kifu embodies whimsical elements throughout her collection and is not afraid to be daring and unexpected in her approach to design.All shagreen-covered items should be kept out of direct sunlight, color variants may occur on the stingray and other exotic finishes, but this showcases the Parisian label's commitment to creating authentic luxurious products using natural components.