Cushion Cover - Applique Hornbill

The secret to a cozy, curated home!
 
Inspired by the Great Indian Hornbill of the Western Ghats, this design captures the spirit and sounds of the forest. Its call echoes through the valleys and old forests, while the sound of its wings often reaches you before the bird comes into view—a familiar presence in the hills.
 
Each piece is constructed by hand through the intricate technique of felt-on-felt appliqué—a heritage craft method to create multi-dimensional landscapes and wildlife scenes. Creating a single cover requires a lot of direct hand labor, depending on the complexity of the illustration. Because every element is placed and sewn by hand, no two pieces are identical, resulting in a unique, artisanal home accent that balances durability with tactile beauty.

Handcrafted by the women of Urumala, each piece carries stories inspired by the Nilgiris Biosphere. For women who call the forest their home, these stories bring the wildlife, traditions and everyday moments of the forest to life through fabric.
 
It comes as a single piece.