Birdie Stripe Cotton Blend Pillowcase Pair - Rose/Chocolate

This is the Birdie Stripe pillowcase pair, worked in a cotton-rich blend of 60% cotton and 40% polyester. The pattern is a broad vertical stripe in dusky rose and a deep chocolate brown, and each stripe is edged with a scalloped, zig-zag line that stops the design from reading as a plain band. What sets this pair apart is the ruffle: a gathered frill runs the full way round each case, giving the edge a soft, cottage feel rather than a flat, tailored finish. Sold as a pair, so both pillows on a double bed match without hunting for a second case.

These sit naturally in a bedroom leaning towards warm, muted tones. The rose and brown palette works with pinks, plums and earthy neutrals, and the gingham and velvet pieces shown alongside give you a sense of how the wider look comes together. Because the stripe is directional, you can lay the cases with the stripe running across the bed or set them square against a plain headboard; either way the ruffle frames the pillow and softens the line. They suit an older cottage-style room as readily as a modern bedroom that wants a little texture at the top of the bed.

The fabric is a printed cotton blend, which means the pattern is applied to the surface rather than woven in, and the cotton content gives it a soft, breathable handle while the polyester helps it hold its shape and shrug off creasing. The closure is an envelope back, so the pillow tucks in behind a flap and there is no zip or button to catch on. The ruffle sits on the outer edge, so give it a gentle shake and a smooth by hand after washing to keep the gather even. If you like this pair, the Birdie Stripe design runs across other bedroom pieces in the same range.

What is the pillowcase made from?

It is a cotton-rich blend of 60% cotton and 40% polyester, so you get the soft, breathable feel of cotton with the crease resistance and shape retention that polyester adds.

How do the pillowcases close?

Each case has an envelope back, where the pillow tucks in behind an internal flap. There is no zip or button, so nothing rubs against your face at night.

How many pillowcases come in the pack?

This is sold as a pair, so you receive two matching pillowcases, enough to dress both pillows on a double bed without ordering separately.

What colours are in the design?

The pattern is a broad vertical stripe in dusky rose and deep chocolate brown, with a scalloped zig-zag line edging each stripe and a matching ruffle frill all the way round.

How do I keep the ruffle looking neat?

Give the frill a gentle shake after washing and smooth the gather by hand while damp, so it dries evenly rather than bunching along the edge.