15 Beautiful Pillow Artworks By Maryam Ashkanian Inspired By The Quiet Moments Of Sleep
Sleep has a way of softening the world around us, turning even the busiest minds into quiet landscapes of rest. Iranian artist Maryam Ashkanian captures that dreamy calm with remarkable tenderness in her series of embroidered pillow artworks. Each piece is both a sculpture and a sketch, stitched with expressive linework that transforms simple cotton cushions into intimate portraits of people lost in slumber.
These beautiful creations highlight the stillness, vulnerability, and quiet magic of sleep. Through subtle textures and minimalistic details, Ashkanian turns ordinary pillows into heartfelt symbols of comfort and human connection. Let’s step into her soft, tranquil world.
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