Sashiko-Japanese for "little stabs"-evolved from a practical way to mend and reinforce fabric into an art form in its own right. Inspired by this useful and lovely technique, our pillow cover embellishes creamy beige velvet with dainty multidirectional stitches in a slightly darker hue. Skilled artisans embroider the organic cotton velvet by hand for a perfectly imperfect look that's at once timeless and modern. We especially love this luxurious and textural pillow tossed on a bed dressed in other pale neutrals. Fill the lumbar pillow cover with a plush feather-down or lofty down-alternative insert sold separately.