About the Piece
Vintage Indian Saffron Orange Silk Brocade Lumbar Pillow with Floral Motifs, 13 x 26 in.
A beautiful vintage Indian silk lumbar pillow featuring a vibrant saffron-orange ground embellished with delicate floral motifs in shimmering gold and silver tones, accented with burgundy-red blossoms and emerald-green leaves.
The elongated rectangular cushion displays a graceful horizontal arrangement of flowering vines and scrolling botanical designs, inspired by the rich textile traditions of India and Mughal decorative arts.
The composition is framed at either end by richly patterned crimson-red brocade borders woven with intricate metallic gold floral and foliate motifs. These elaborate borders create a striking contrast against the luminous orange silk, lending the pillow an elegant, jewel-toned character reminiscent of traditional Indian Banarasi textiles.
The reverse is finished in coordinating saffron-orange fabric, decorated with a delicate row of small multicolored floral motifs. Matching orange piping outlines the cushion, while a discreet zipper closure allows the pillow insert to be removed.
This Indian silk brocade decorative pillow brings warmth, texture, and artisanal character to a sophisticated interior. Particularly beautiful on an antique French settee, a velvet sofa, a Ralph Lauren-inspired leather chair, or in a luxurious Moroccan, Indian, or eclectic Manhattan apartment.
The combination of saffron silk, metallic floral brocade, and traditional Indian textile patterns makes this rectangular accent cushion an attractive decorative accessory for both classic and contemporary interiors.
Details
- Origin: India
- Dimensions: 13 in. H × 26 in. W (33 × 66 cm)
- Period: Vintage, likely late 20th century
- Materials: Silk or silk-blend textile, metallic brocade threads
- Technique: Decorative floral brocade weaving
- Colors: Saffron orange, crimson red, metallic gold, silver, emerald green
- Style: Indian, Mughal-inspired, Bohemian, Traditional, Hollywood Regency
- Shape: Rectangular lumbar pillow
- Reverse: Coordinating orange textile with small floral decorations
- Closure: Zipper
- Condition: Vintage condition with minor textile irregularities consistent with age and use
