Behind The Design
Our “Quill” design is drawn from the shapes found on the shirt sleeves of a Hidatsa garment. To see the inspiration image visit our blog here.
In our ongoing efforts to acknowledge our past appropriation of Indigenous arts and design; specifically the work: “Quill”, we at Coral & Tusk have chosen to support the efforts of the Wyoming Arts Council and the Native Art Fellowship. This fellowship was launched in 2021 as part of an effort to bring equitable and just funding to Indigenous Wyoming artists while also promoting the visibility of Indigenous artwork and lifeways. This aligns with our internal mission here at Coral & Tusk to make a lasting impact, by committing to a five year annual donation to this wonderful initiative.
We are keeping this appropriated item in the collection and are acknowledging the source of inspiration by committing a donation of $1,500 a year to the Native Art Fellowship through 2027, or until the Quill design is retired and no longer available for sale. We started our donation pledge in 2021 with a $5,000.00 donation that will serve as the base of the scholarship.
To learn more about the Native Arts Fellowship and how you can apply or donate to it, please visit: wyoarts.state.wy.us
Measures 16" × 32".
Attention to Detail
The embroidery on our Navy Quill lumbar pillow is composed of approximately 172,000 stitches. It takes about ten hours for this design to be embroidered on the machine, overseen by a skilled operator who manually changes threads each time the color changes. After the embroidery is completed, it takes about an hour for each pillow to be expertly hand sewn and finished with care.
Attention to Detail
The embroidery on our Navy Quill lumbar pillow is composed of approximately 172,000 stitches. It takes about ten hours for this design to be embroidered on the machine, overseen by a skilled operator who manually changes threads each time the color changes. After the embroidery is completed, it takes about an hour for each pillow to be expertly hand sewn and finished with care.
Pillow Cover:
- Embroidered on 100% linen fabric. Back fabric is 100% linen.
- Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Certified.
- We use linen that is made from 100% unbleached and undyed natural flax fiber. There is an inherent beauty in the shade variation from one crop to another.
Care:
- Linen is an incredibly durable fabric, and can be laundered in many ways. Over time, linen softens with multiple washes, enhancing the texture of the fabric. If you prefer a natural linen look, feel free to machine wash on a delicate cycle, and line dry your favorite Coral & Tusk pillow covers. To keep your linens crisp and smooth, consider spot clean treatments or dry cleaning.
Pillow Insert:
- 100% Polysilk™ insert. Polysilk™ is a luxurious down-alternative fill. It is long lasting, machine washable, hypoallergenic, and cruelty free.
Ground orders ship from our Wyoming location within 1-3 business days. Our Express order cut off is 2pm ET. Tracking with your expected delivery date will be emailed when your order ships.
We accept returns for merchandise exchange, store credit or refund on full priced items returned within 30 days of your order delivery. Made to order, sale, and seconds sale items are final sale.
Behind The Design
Our “Quill” design is drawn from the shapes found on the shirt sleeves of a Hidatsa garment. To see the inspiration image visit our blog here.
In our ongoing efforts to acknowledge our past appropriation of Indigenous arts and design; specifically the work: “Quill”, we at Coral & Tusk have chosen to support the efforts of the Wyoming Arts Council and the Native Art Fellowship. This fellowship was launched in 2021 as part of an effort to bring equitable and just funding to Indigenous Wyoming artists while also promoting the visibility of Indigenous artwork and lifeways. This aligns with our internal mission here at Coral & Tusk to make a lasting impact, by committing to a five year annual donation to this wonderful initiative.
We are keeping this appropriated item in the collection and are acknowledging the source of inspiration by committing a donation of $1,500 a year to the Native Art Fellowship through 2027, or until the Quill design is retired and no longer available for sale. We started our donation pledge in 2021 with a $5,000.00 donation that will serve as the base of the scholarship.
To learn more about the Native Arts Fellowship and how you can apply or donate to it, please visit: wyoarts.state.wy.us
Measures 16" × 32".
Attention to Detail
The embroidery on our Navy Quill lumbar pillow is composed of approximately 172,000 stitches. It takes about ten hours for this design to be embroidered on the machine, overseen by a skilled operator who manually changes threads each time the color changes. After the embroidery is completed, it takes about an hour for each pillow to be expertly hand sewn and finished with care.
Attention to Detail
The embroidery on our Navy Quill lumbar pillow is composed of approximately 172,000 stitches. It takes about ten hours for this design to be embroidered on the machine, overseen by a skilled operator who manually changes threads each time the color changes. After the embroidery is completed, it takes about an hour for each pillow to be expertly hand sewn and finished with care.
In Stitches: The Enchanted World of Coral & Tusk
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"In Stitches: the Enchanted World of Coral & Tusk" is an exploration of the story, craft and creative process of Coral & Tusk founder and artist Stephanie Housley, sharing a life's work of drawing and embroidery inspired by cherished memories and her joyous appreciation of the natural world.
Every collection begins with abundant research, drawing from a wide variety of inspiration.
Stephanie first creates her irreverent characters and bold pattern designs by putting pencil to paper. Every collection begins with abundant research and each individual design stems from her original hand-drawn illustrations.
Stephanie then scans her original drawing, creating a digital file. She redraws the design, stitch by stitch, using specialized software.
Once her designs are digitized, Stephanie connects with our partners in India to begin production. Together they work to perfect each design, finalizing layouts and colors. Our partners in India implement ethical working conditions and provide fair wages.
Once the design is perfected, it is machine embroidered in India by our embroidery partner of over ten years. The large scale embroidery machines make it possible for us to scale Stephanie’s creative process with the flexibility of small production runs.
Nearly all of our products are embroidered on 100% unbleached and undyed linen, avoiding the pollutants found in standard textile dying practices and reducing water consumption. Our linen begins as a flax plant in Lithuania and is then wet spun into yarn at an ISO 9001 company in West Bengal, India, before arriving in Bangalore, India for weaving. All of our linen fiber is Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Certified, confirming that it does not contain any harmful substances or chemicals.
Sewing is the final step of our production process. Every Coral & Tusk embroidery is transformed into the final product by our long-time tailors who expertly hem and stitch every piece for you to enjoy in your home.