After spotting vintage Moroccan fabrics at a market, Robert Segal, founder of Chicago-based home furnishings brand Unison, saw the potential to transform them into one-of-a kind pillows. Every year since that seminal moment in 2018, Unison has released a limited-edition collection of pillows crafted from the remnants of vintage handmade bedspreads, tablecloths and rugs, all crafted by Moroccan artisans using generations-old weaving techniques.
The most recent offering, with only 37 pillows, features bold colors and patterns. “They are very tactile with their weave and have vibrant details,” describes Unison co-founder Alicia Rosauer. “The unexpected color combinations are refreshing, allowing the pillows to be a strong highlight on a sofa or bed.” The cushions are cut and sewn locally in Chicago and complement the brand’s hand-printed pillows. As Rosauer says, “We love that it’s a piece of history brought back to life in a new application.”