Hooked in wool, the Holiday Cardinal throw pillow puts a cardinal front and center. The loops catch the light differently from every angle, which is what gives hooked work its depth from across a room.
Bird-lover decor that does not tip into novelty. Set it against smooth linen or velvet and the texture contrast does the styling work for you.
A red cardinal perches among pine sprigs, brown pinecones and clusters of red berries, blue green leaves filling in behind across the cream ground of a square pillow face. The bird is hooked in several shades of red, so the body has depth instead of a flat silhouette.
Specifications
Size: 16x16
Material: Wool, Cotton and Poly
Details: Hooked wool face
Care: Spot clean only, blotting with a soft cloth, mild soap and cool water. Do not machine wash, tumble dry or dry clean.
Wool pulled loop by loop through a backing, the way hooked rugs have been made for two centuries, is what gives this piece its depth and its weight in the hand. Wool is why pieces like this last: it resists crushing, holds its dye, and looks better used than new. A thoughtful gift for anyone who keeps binoculars near the kitchen window.