Willow Boughs Reversible Cotton Pillowcase Pair - Sage

This is a pair of reversible pillowcases carrying the Willow Boughs pattern, a William Morris design of trailing willow leaves worked here in green across a pale ground. Turn the pillowcase over and the face gives way to a tonal stripe, so a single pair offers two looks depending on how you dress the bed. Both are printed on 100% cotton muslin, a light, open-weave cotton with a soft, slightly slubbed handle that reads as relaxed rather than crisp.

Pillowcases like these sit at the front of the bed, where they are the first thing you see and the last thing you touch at night, so pattern matters more here than on any other piece. The leafy face suits a country or heritage bedroom and works happily against plain linen, painted wood and cane, as the photograph shows. Flip to the striped reverse when you want the print to settle down, or mix the two across a pair for a layered, unfussy look. The Willow Boughs design is a long-standing Morris archive pattern, so it sits comfortably alongside other heritage florals.

Each pillowcase is finished with an oxford border, the flat fabric frame that runs around the edge, and a contrasting flat piped trim set just inside it, which gives the edge a little definition and holds its shape when the case is dressed on the bed. Being pure cotton, the muslin breathes well and takes a wash easily; cotton is naturally absorbent and comfortable against the skin through the night. Iron the oxford border while slightly damp if you want the frame to lie sharp, or leave it soft for the lived-in look the muslin lends itself to. A considered choice for anyone building a Morris-led bedroom scheme.

Is the pattern the same on both sides?

No. One side carries the Willow Boughs leaf print and the other reverses to a tonal stripe, so you can choose whichever face you prefer or mix them across the pair.

What is cotton muslin like to sleep on?

Muslin is a light, open-weave cotton with a soft, slightly textured handle. It breathes well and feels relaxed rather than crisp, and cotton is naturally absorbent and kind against the skin.

How many pillowcases do I get?

This is sold as a pair, so you receive two pillowcases with matching face and reverse, ready to dress both sides of a bed.

What is the oxford border?

It is the flat fabric frame that runs around the edge of the pillowcase, here set off with a contrasting flat piped trim just inside it to give the edge definition.

How should I iron them?

Iron the oxford border while slightly damp if you want the frame to sit sharp, or leave the muslin soft for a more lived-in look. Both suit the fabric.

Will these suit a heritage or country bedroom?

Yes. The trailing leaf print is a William Morris design and sits well with plain linen, painted wood and cane furniture for a classic country feel.