{"product_id":"asima-cushion-cover-only","title":"Asima Cushion (Cover Only)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed after the first female scientist in India -  Asima, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethese Kala Cotton pillow cases are handcrafted from heirloom organic cotton grown in Gujarat, India. Handwoven on traditional wooden looms by award winning artisanal community of weavers, they have a natural and earthy vibe. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 x 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% unbleached cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExposed premium brass YKK zipper \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe recommend gentle cold wash with mild detergent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note these pillowcases are made entirely by hand; subtle irregularities are to be expected and celebrated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in India\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"image-wrap\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0163\/0932\/1828\/files\/Handmade_thumb.png?v=1564244276\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pillow fabric is handcrafted on hand-operated wooden looms, one of the oldest methods of textile production in India. The looms require no electricity or punch cards to guide the design, only skill, technique and vision of the weavers. The yarn is made from heirloom organic cotton grown in Gujarat, India. \u003cspan\u003eThe crop is purely rain fed so unlike large scale industrialized cotton production, it doesn't require vast amounts of water to grow.  It is also organic since it needs no pesticides and has high tolerance to diseases and pests.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy choosing this handmade piece, you help preserve craftsmanship and support rural artisan communities. We truly appreciate your support. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho was Asima Chatterjee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsima Chatterjee was the first female scientist in India. She was a Ph.D. scholar in organic chemistry. She devoted her time extensively in developing anti-epileptic and anti-malarial drugs. She also wrote numerous research papers illustrating the medicinal properties of plants. Google honored her in 2017 on what would have been her 100th birthday with a doodle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0031\/3363\/6675\/products\/DKCSS04A.jpg?v=1615421784\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0031\/3363\/6675\/products\/DKCSS04B.jpg?v=1615421784\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soil to Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57102784037204,"sku":"DKCSS04","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1050\/3825\/0324\/files\/DKCSS04.jpg?v=1789122416","url":"https:\/\/starkepay.com\/products\/asima-cushion-cover-only","provider":"Starke Pay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}