Moroccan Velvet Pillow - Nickel A33243 Inspired and modeled from a

Inspired and modeled from a found castle nut

Each vessel is made individually by the artists and is hand thrown and hand painted

this bear is relaxed

and not ready to hang

A hybridization of the artist's "Cascade" and "Strata" series

Moroccan Velvet Pillow - Nickel A33243 Inspired and modeled from aThe small scale medallions repeated across the fabric are influenced by the Moroccan tile work often seen in the homes of North Africa. Painted in the artist's bright bohemian colors, the tiles warm and brighten any space, just like the Moroccan sun. This design began in O'Brien's sketchbook, was printed on silk velvet, then hand painted in small batches by artisans in Philadelphia. Dye is applied by hand in layers on the velvet fiber surface.