Vintage Hand Stitched Needlepoint Pillow

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Description

This is a hand-stitched needlepoint decorative pillow featuring a lively butterfly motif.

Design & Detailing
• Front: The face of … Read more This is a hand-stitched needlepoint decorative pillow featuring a lively butterfly motif.

Design & Detailing
• Front: The face of the pillow is needlepoint, showcasing five butterflies in bright, cheerful colors—orange, blue, pink, purple, and green. They’re arranged among trailing green vines, which provide a natural frame for the design. The central golden-orange butterfly is the focal point, with its wings richly patterned in shades of green and turquoise.
• Back: Upholstered in a lush solid green velvet (or velveteen), which provides a soft, elegant contrast to the more textural stitched front.
• Edges: Lightly piped with the same green fabric for a finished, tailored appearance.

Style & Craft
• Technique: Traditional needlepoint, with a warm, vintage charm that highlights handcraft artistry.
• Era/Influence: Likely mid-to-late 20th century, made in the style of decorative hand-stitched pillows that were popular in cottage, English country, and garden-inspired interiors.

Use & Placement
• Perfect as an accent pillow on a sofa, armchair, or window seat.
• The butterfly theme brings a sense of whimsy and nature indoors, making it especially fitting for a garden room, sunroom, or cozy reading nook.

✨ This pillow offers a playful pop of color and texture, while also showcasing the timeless charm of hand-stitched craftsmanship.

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