VTG Mountain Artisans Quilted Patchwork Pillow Covers 70s West Virginia Pair For Sale

Vintage 1970s "MA by Mountain Artisans" Quilted Patchwork Pillow Covers - Matching Pair

Beautiful and highly collectible matching pair of authentic 1970s quilted patchwork pillow covers from the legendary **Mountain Artisans** cooperative of Charleston, West Virginia.

Both covers retain their original, crisp cream "MA by Mountain Artisans - an original" fabric tags, verifying their authentic provenance from the historic Appalachian craft revival movement.

Each cover features a stunning, hand-pieced circular patch design (reminiscent of the traditional "Drunkard's Path" block) showcasing iconic 70s ditsy florals, calico prints, ginghams, and paisley textiles. One cover features a vibrant palette of mustard yellow, bright blue, teal, and pink, while the other features a wonderfully complementary, muted palette of dusty pinks, browns, greys, and neutrals.

Back Details: Both covers feature a solid envelope-style zipper back.

Condition:

Excellent vintage condition! The fabric colors are bright and crisp. The stitching is tight and secure across the patchwork panels. No major flaws, stains, or tears detected. The original maker tags are beautifully preserved. Please review all high-resolution photos for close-up details on the fabrics and exact measurements.

About Mountain Artisans:

Co-founded in 1968 by figures including Sharon Percy Rockefeller, Mountain Artisans was formed to provide fair living wages to traditional Appalachian needleworkers. The cooperative achieved massive national acclaim in the 1970s, winning a prestigious Coty American Fashion Critics' Award in 1972. Their luxury quilted home goods and textiles were sold exclusively in high-end department stores like Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. Authentic pairs with tags intact are rare finds for folk art, Americana, and Mid-Century Modern collectors!