Design Directions - Pillows: Metropolitan Melange
By Tracy Bulla -- Home Accents Today, 10/1/2005
Texture, in terms of superlatively tactile fabrics, stitchwork and embroidery, links the latest offering of sophisticated pillow styles. Adhering to the code of urban chic, the pared-down designs allow the natural beauty of the warp and weft to shine through.
Exquisitely detailed fabrics set off Pierre Frey's iconic Circa boudoir perfectly ($185). eLink 711

Checkered leather squares are patched into chic, tactile pillows from Willow Green. eLink 662
An embroidered center velvet panel neatly splices Zeba's luxe brocade pillow with the right amount of sophistication ($65). eLink 709

Substantial hand-embroidery lends heavyweight power to Ankasa's exotic linen pillows ($363 to $413). eLink 708
Linen and lace and tiered pleats exude a softly feminine approach in sweet shades of blush from Alexandre Turpault ($65 each). eLink 710


Chunky-knit wool, mohair boucle and leather pillows from 18 Karat are the ideal home solution to viewing the world through rose-colored glasses. eLink 707
Juicy berry shades lighten up a mix of tweed and boucle pillows from DJC Studio ($52 to $72). eLink 547





























