Frankly, I almost didn't purchase this pillow, because it seemed rather costly for a decorative pillow, but I am so glad that I did. The two, complementary fabrics are pieced together beautifully, and the silken-tied, ball "fringe" is just the right elegant touch. The catalog doesn't mention it, but the pillow can be fully reversed, because its back is covered in the same stripe used on the sides of the pillow's front. Also, be sure to note the pillow's dimensions in the catalog, because it is substantially sized, and not the typical "kidney pillow" you may be expecting.