Description
This is a pair of pure cotton pillowcases carrying the Golden Lily print, a classic Morris floral of scrolling lilies and tulips worked in tonal shades. The two faces are different cloths and that is the point of them: a garment-washed slub cotton on the printed face for a soft, relaxed feel, and a smooth percale on the reverse woven to a 200 thread count. Percale is a plain, tightly balanced weave, so the reverse gives you a crisp, cool side to lie against while the slub face keeps its lived-in softness.
They belong in a bedroom that leans country or classic, and the print does a lot of the work in that setting. On the photographed set the ground reads as a warm cream scattered with amber, sage and soft blue detailing, which sits happily against wooden furniture, painted headboards and warm neutral walls. Because the case is reversible you can turn the plainer percale side up for a quieter look, or lead with the full floral face when you want the pattern to carry the bed. They pair naturally with the matching Golden Lily quilt cover and the tonal coordinate pieces in the same range.
Construction is what you would expect of an Oxford-style case. There is a flat border framing the pad, finished here with a contrast piped trim along its edge for definition, and the pad itself is closed with an envelope back so the pillow stays tucked in with no buttons or ties to feel through the night. Being 100% cotton throughout, they take a warm wash and tumble comfortably, and the slub face is forgiving of everyday creasing. Iron the percale reverse if you want the border to sit sharp. Finished this way, they read as a considered, heritage choice rather than a plain white pair.
Specification
| Material |
100% cotton |
| Design |
Golden Lily floral print, reversible |
| Construction |
Slub cotton face, 200 thread count percale reverse, Oxford border with contrast piped trim, envelope closure |
| Sold as |
Pair |
Frequently Asked
How many pillowcases come in the pack?
This is sold as a pair, so you receive two pillowcases, enough to dress a standard double, king or super king bed.
What is the difference between the two sides?
The printed face is a garment-washed slub cotton with a soft, relaxed feel, and the reverse is a smooth percale woven to a 200 thread count for a crisp, cool finish.
Can I use either side facing up?
Yes, the design is reversible, so you can show the full floral face or turn the plainer percale side up for a quieter look.
What is an Oxford border?
It is a flat fabric border that frames the pillow pad, and here it carries a contrast piped trim along the edge for a more finished, defined look.
How does the pillow stay in place?
Each case has an envelope closure, an overlapping fabric flap on the reverse that tucks the pillow in with no buttons or ties to press against you.
How do I care for pure cotton bedding?
Cotton is a natural fibre that washes and absorbs well, and it takes creasing that a warm iron will settle if you want the border sitting sharp.