{"product_id":"bandhani-cushion-covers-set","title":"Bandhani Cushion Covers - Set of 5, 16x16 Silk Pillow Covers","description":"\u003cp\u003eFive silk brocade cushion covers at 16 x 16 inches, each with a Bandhani-motif centre panel framed by a woven gold border. The warmest of our four sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 x 16 inches (40 x 40 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive covers per set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHidden zipper, plain solid back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoven silk brocade with Bandhani motifs and a contrast border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand wash cold, line dry in shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers only - inserts not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat brocade is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrocade is woven, not printed. The pattern is built into the cloth on the loom with a supplementary weft thread, which is why the motif has a slight raised texture you can feel with a thumb and why it does not fade or crack the way a print does. It is the same construction used for Banarasi saris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBandhani itself is a tie-resist dye technique from Gujarat and Rajasthan - cloth pinched into thousands of points and bound before dyeing. Here the Bandhani pattern is woven into the brocade rather than tied, which is why it survives handling better than true tie-dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery cover in this set is built the same way: a patterned centre panel in one colour set inside a contrasting woven border, usually gold. That framing is what makes them read as deliberate when you line five up, and it is the difference between this set and a plain five-colour set. The palette runs red through maroon and gold, so it sits naturally against wood and leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in the set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed\u003c\/strong\u003e - red-orange ground with a patterned centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYellow\u003c\/strong\u003e - yellow ground, red centre panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink\u003c\/strong\u003e - pink ground, red centre panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaroon\u003c\/strong\u003e - deep maroon with a gold chevron border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold\u003c\/strong\u003e - the lightest of the five\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive covers, five grounds, one gold border running through all of them. The photographs are the reliable guide to the exact shades - dyed silk varies a little between batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere they go\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a leather or dark wood sofa, which is where the red-and-gold palette earns its keep. Across a bed for Diwali. On dining chairs at a festival table. In a mandir room on floor seating. The colours are festival colours, so this is the set most people put away and bring back out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe rest of the range\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe make four sets of five at the same 16 inch size, so they mix: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/16x16-indian-cushion-cover-set-of-5-silk-brocade-pillow-covers-boho-decor-diwali-housewarming-gift\"\u003ethe multicolour diamond brocade set\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/16x16-indian-cushion-cover-set-of-5-elephant-print-pillow-covers\"\u003ethe elephant motif set\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/set-of-5-silk-blend-cushion-covers-16x16-jacquard-brocade-floral-pillows-for-diwali-mehndi-wedding-decor\"\u003ethe Banarasi floral set\u003c\/a\u003e. Buying two sets and splitting them across a sofa and an armchair reads better than ten of one design in a row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the table below the sofa, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ethnic-table-runner-vibrant-bohemian-decor-for-diwali-celebration\"\u003esilk table runner\u003c\/a\u003e is woven in the same brocade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive covers in one box makes an easy Diwali or housewarming gift - it needs no sizing, no colour matching to the recipient's furniture, and it packs flat. Tell us at checkout if you are sending it directly and we will leave the invoice out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this real Bandhani tie-dye?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe pattern is Bandhani; the technique is weaving. Traditional Bandhani is tied and dyed by hand into cotton or georgette. On these covers the motif is woven into silk brocade, which gives you the look with far more durability on something that gets sat on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they fit a standard 16 inch insert?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. They are cut to 16 x 16 inches (40 x 40 cm). If you want a full, plump look rather than a soft one, use an 18 inch insert in the 16 inch cover - that is the usual trick and it works well with brocade because the cloth has body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre cushion inserts included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Covers only, five of them. Inserts are cheap and bulky to ship, and most people already have them or prefer their own fill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the back look like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA plain solid panel in a colour matched to the front, with a hidden zipper along one edge. The back is deliberately quiet so the covers can be flipped or mixed without competing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I clean them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHand wash cold, separately, and line dry in shade. Do not machine wash and do not tumble dry - brocade has metallic thread running through it that abrades in a drum. For a light refresh, steam on the reverse rather than pressing the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill all five look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe designs will. Small differences in how the woven motif falls across each cover are normal and are a consequence of cutting patterned cloth by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the colours fade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBrocade holds colour well because the pattern is woven rather than surface-printed, but no dyed silk likes months of direct afternoon sun. On a sofa away from a south-facing window they will keep their colour for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if something arrives damaged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping is insured. Photograph it, email contact@urliutsav.com, and we will replace it or make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I return them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, within 30 days in original condition and packaging. Return shipping is arranged and paid by the customer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I order several sets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes - sets are ordered in multiples for weddings and for hospitality. Email contact@urliutsav.com with your quantity and date and we will quote you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping and assurance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree insured shipping across the USA and Canada. Ships from San Ramon, California, usually within one business day. The covers ship folded flat in one polybagged box. If it arrives damaged, send us a photo and we will resolve it - transit damage is covered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the full range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indian-festive-decor\"\u003eDiwali \u0026amp; Festive Decor\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Urli Utsav Decor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43672429559859,"sku":"pillowcase-bandhani","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/1534\/2899\/files\/pillowcover-bandhani-4.jpg?v=1759877769","url":"https:\/\/urliutsav.com\/products\/bandhani-cushion-covers-set","provider":"Urli Utsav","version":"1.0","type":"link"}