Framing a Suzani Pillow

Edit: Sorry for the technical difficulties, guys! I think I was able to fix the photo issue. Please let me know if there are any other problems! Have a GREAT weekend! -J

I love these images of framed suzanis and ethnic textiles...



Remember these suzani pillow cases from eBay?


I decided to frame one for our living room, since I didn't need another pillow. And I love it!

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Mine is a lot more humble than the inspiration photos, but it does the trick for me.

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25 comments:

  1. Pink WallpaperAugust 14, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    can't wait to see how they turn out! have a wonderful weekend :)

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  2. MegAugust 14, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    Such a great idea!!! I love that! Like a museum! It's like they are too delicate to leave exposed! So pretty!

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  3. Nakiya @ Taste of BaltimoreAugust 14, 2009 at 9:58 AM

    That looks great! What a good idea!!!
    I literally just found your blog yesterday, and I've been starring things left and right in Google Reader. Thanks for being so inspriational!

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  4. alison giese InteriorsAugust 14, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    Love it! I've done the same thing with a mola tapestry my Dad bought for me in Panama.

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  5. TereseAugust 14, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    Perfection. I love the colors in that too. Why am I having trouble adding your button to my side bar?

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  6. YansyAugust 14, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    What a great idea! I'm dying to try it myself. Stop by when you have a chance, The City Escapes Series is today.

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  7. Anne MarieAugust 14, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    I am coming to admire your inspiration more and more....

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  8. JenniferAugust 14, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    Cool! Very bohemian chic

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  9. Tracy WatierAugust 14, 2009 at 11:57 AM

    Love the idea of framed textiles, somehow makes them seem more important and significant. Yours looks wonderful. I may have to go poke around my own home and see which pillows would rather be art!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 14, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    Looks Great! I have a similar pillow case that I framed in a shadow box because the folks at the frame shop told me I can't have the glass touching the fabric without horrible things happening. Anyone have an experience framing fabric stuff? Any luck with DIY? I saw a post on using foam-core board to mount the fabric and then putting spacers in the frame, but it all seemed like a pain in the butt.

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  11. NatalieAugust 14, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    great idea! i love your blog. any chance you want to sell the other pillowcase?

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  12. blackandtanandwhitealloverAugust 14, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    Awesome! Many times pillow hawkers on Etsy sell pillows without the inserts to save on shipping, and I have always had to go out to find an insert. Now it will be: to find an insert, or frame?
    Thanks!

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  13. AbbeyAugust 14, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    love this!

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  14. MeredithAugust 14, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    Hi Jenny! I can't believe how fast you've settled into your new home. I love that you're sharing so many projects from your own home with us!

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  15. carlee {deliciously organized}August 14, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    great idea! love it!

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  16. Sophie @ Century FindsAugust 14, 2009 at 5:18 PM

    I am a big fan of framed fabrics. And I think yours looks perfect for the space!

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  17. RowenaAugust 15, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    I'm really loving this, especially that first picture. The vivid purple pattern is a knock out.

    There's also a cover photo on September's Country Living. They aren't suzanis, but they remind me of them. Pillow shams form Garnet Hill.

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  18. Little LovablesAugust 15, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    great ideas! I have some vintage crewel embroidery pillows I have been considering framing, thanks for the inspiration!

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  19. P.S.August 16, 2009 at 3:29 PM

    Do you know who makes the couch in the top photo? Or where you got the top photo? Maybe I can play detective and hunt it down!
    Love your style, love your blog, I think you are great.

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  20. The HuntressAugust 16, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    Hi! looks great, where did you get the white frame you used? thx, Amy :)

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  22. AnonymousAugust 19, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    those pillow cases are adorable! cute idea! xo.

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  23. down pillowAugust 20, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    How pretty. I'd have never thought of franimg the pillow. Adorable! Thanks for sharing

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  24. UnknownAugust 25, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    Hi! I just bought a suzani off ebay as well, but mine isnt a pillow its longer kind of like a scarf or something. Where did you get that white frame? it would be perfect!

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  25. AnonymousNovember 23, 2009 at 12:49 AM

    I think that top photo is a Donghia fabric - love this idea! :)

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