Strawberry Thief Percale Cotton Pillowcase Pair - Forest Green

This is a pillowcase pair carrying the Strawberry Thief pattern, one of William Morris's best-known archive designs, with birds set among trailing flowers and fruit. The front is printed on garment-washed slub cotton, which gives the surface a softly textured, lived-in handle from the first night rather than after a dozen washes. The reverse is a smooth percale cotton with a fine pinstripe, so each side offers a different feel against the skin. The pair is finished with an oxford border, a flat contrast piped trim framing the pattern, and an envelope closure at the back to keep the pad tucked in.

These sit naturally in a bedroom that leans towards heritage prints and quiet greens. The forest-green ground of the front reads deep and botanical, and it works alongside plain linen or a ticking-stripe base without competing for attention. Because the reverse is a calm pinstripe, you can turn the cases over for a plainer look on nights when you want the pattern to rest, or mix a printed and a plain face across the bed. They partner well with the wider Strawberry Thief range where you are building a coordinated set.

The two faces are both pure cotton, so they breathe well and wash without fuss. Cotton is a natural fibre that takes a wash cycle comfortably and softens with age, and the garment-washed front is made to look relaxed rather than pressed. The oxford border and piped trim give the cases a tailored edge that holds its shape once dressed, and the envelope back means no buttons or zips to fasten. Slip a pad in, smooth the border flat, and the pattern frames itself. If you are dressing a whole bed, the Strawberry Thief pattern carries across the range for a considered, matched finish.

What is the difference between the two sides?

The front is a garment-washed slub cotton carrying the Strawberry Thief print, and the reverse is a smooth percale cotton with a fine pinstripe, so you can choose either face.

Is the pillowcase reversible?

Yes. Both sides are finished for use, with the floral print on one face and the pinstripe on the other, so you can turn the cases over whenever you want a plainer look.

How do the pillows go in?

Each case has an envelope closure at the back, so you simply slide the pillow in and tuck the flap over. There are no buttons or zips to fasten.

What does garment-washed slub cotton feel like?

Slub cotton has a gently uneven texture across the surface, and the garment wash gives it a soft, relaxed handle from the outset rather than a crisp, pressed finish.

How many pillowcases come in the pack?

This is sold as a pair, so you receive two matching pillowcases in one purchase, enough to dress a standard double bed across the head.