Magical deadstock 1970s cat textile art pillow that is guaranteed to bring joy & happiness into any home.

These all cotton handmade cat pillows feature embroidered eyes, 3-d nose with whiskers, small ears, pert paws, a textured knife-pleated patchwork color-blocked front body and a solid fabric back. As they are handcrafted, each varies slightly in size and scale.

These decorative cat pillows are utterly charming and true textile art for your home — think of them as soft sculpture! Place them on a bed, on the couch, squeeze them tight on a dreary day….the possibilities are really endless. This one is most like an actual “pillow” and the backside is the perfect shape to actually rest your head. Each one is truly one of a kind - no two fabric and color combinations are the same!

Background History:

These were discovered, well stored, in a home in Westchester NY, still packaged in individual bags and boxes since 1975. They belonged to the inimitable Mrs. Estelle Aronson who was a senior jewelry designer for Harry Winston in the 1950s -1960s. Her many closets and entire home reflected her discerning eye for design.

Estelle & her husband had a design business in the 1970s and they had this pillow imported from Thailand (they were still in shipping boxes from Bangkok). I’m not fully certain, but it is believed that she designed these and commissioned to have them made in Thailand. Her and her husband were apparently then distributing them (I found their 1977 wholesale order form) and fulfilling orders from their home. SO WILD! Details about their business and why these remained untouched in the house for over 45 years will forever remain a mystery. I’m just so happy to have found them and feel honored to find them homes.

***INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING NOTICE - Since this is an oversized package, shipping for this item is set at $45. If it is less, you will be refunded. You will only pay actual shipping charges.

**** DOMESTIC SHIPPING NOTICE - Since this is an oversized package it needs to ship USPS Priority Parcel Select to the West Coast which costs about $25. Shipping is set to $25 but if you live on the East Coast this will ship priority and you will receive a shipping refund. You will only pay actual shipping costs to your area. Sadly I cannot individualize shipping prices on my site. Thanks for understanding.

Era: 1970s

Label: n/a - handmade in Thailand

Fabric: cotton

Measurements:

approx. 14” X 12.5” X 6”

Condition: Excellent