Simons Maison
Ancient Flowers Gathered Euro Pillow Sham
This square Euro pillow sham (26" x 26") from the Simons Maison exclusive line features an all-over small floral print with gathered horizontal seams and tied ribbon accents. It is made from 100% organic cotton fabric with a 180 thread count, and includes an envelope closure with buttons and small loops along the trim. Designed to fit a Euro-sized pillow, this sham serves as a decorative pillow cover for bedroom styling.
- Material
- 100% organic cotton fabric in 180 thread count
- Style
- traditional, rustic
- Category
- Home & Garden > Linens & Bedding > Bedding > Pillowcases & Shams
Color
Size
Specifications
Euro pillow sham with field-picked flowers and gathered texture, exclusive design from Simons Maison.
100% organic cotton fabric, gathered texture, loops along trim, matching back, 180 thread count
- Material
- 100% organic cotton fabric in 180 thread count
- Style
- traditional, rustic
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Linens & Bedding > Bedding > Pillowcases & Shams
Additional Attributes
- designed in Canada
- field-picked flowers
- gathered texture
- loops along trim
- square Euro style
- 180 thread count
- matching back
Product Insights
This Euro pillow sham from Simons Maison offers a handcrafted heritage look with its gathered texture, warm ecru tone, and muted floral pattern, delivering an airy, soft feel when paired with a 28-inch insert for a fuller silhouette – a choice that risks distorting the trim under gentle washing and low heat.
- Gathered texture
Gathered texture gives a hand-tucked look and soft feel, yet stays airy.
Why this is supported
The gathered fabrication introduces a puckered, three-dimensional surface, giving the sham a hand-tucked, heritage-craft appearance.
The gathered fabrication introduces a softly puckered, three-dimensional surface that breaks up the flat plane of the cotton, giving the sham a hand-tucked, heritage-craft appearance
How 180 thread count organic cotton feels — gathered_texture_effectThis surface provides a gentle, irregular texture under the hand.
a gentle, irregular texture under the hand
How 180 thread count organic cotton feels — gathered_texture_effectDespite the gathered construction, the 180 thread count base keeps the sham airy and never heavy.
because the base fabric is only 180 TC, it remains airy and never dense or heavy
How 180 thread count organic cotton feels — gathered_texture_effect- Insert sizing
A 28-inch insert enhances the gathered bands and fuller silhouette.
Why this is supported
To achieve a fuller look that emphasizes the gathered bands, using a 28-inch pillow insert is recommended.
With this sham's gathered texture, you may want to experiment—starting with a 28" insert for a fuller appearance.
What size pillow insert is recommended for this 26" x 26" Euro sham to achieve a full look?- Color and pattern
Warm ecru and muted floral pattern enhance the heritage-craft look.
Why this is supported
The ecru background is a warm off-white with beige undertones, and the floral pattern features muted tones that reinforce the heritage-craft look.
Ecru is a warm, neutral off-white with beige undertones. The floral pattern features field-picked flowers in muted tones.
Is the 'ecru' color a warm or cool tone, and how true-to-life is the floral pattern compared to product photos?- On-screen color accuracy
Monitor variation may cause slight differences in ecru and floral colors.
Why this is supported
The brand advises that, because monitor settings vary,
We recommend checking our product photos for the most accurate representation, as monitor settings vary.
Is the 'ecru' color a warm or cool tone, and how true-to-life is the floral pattern compared to product photos?— meaning the ecru tone and muted flowers may appear slightly different on screen than in-hand.
- Care
Delicate loop trim holds up under gentle washing and low heat.
Why this is supported
The brand's care instructions note that
The delicate loop trim benefits from gentle handling.
What are the care instructions for this sham? Does it require special washing to prevent shrinkage?Through proper care, users report that
With proper care, the loops should hold up well
How does the gathered texture and loop trim hold up after repeated washing—does it fray or lose shape?. This indicates that with gentle machine washing and low heat drying, the trim remains intact.
- Color palette
Ecru's warm beige undertone enhances the handcrafted aesthetic.
Why this is supported
Regarding the color, a Q&A response clarifies that
Ecru is a warm, neutral off-white with beige undertones.
Is the 'ecru' color a warm or cool tone, and how true-to-life is the floral pattern compared to product photos?, and the floral pattern uses muted tones, supporting the vintage-inspired aesthetic.
- Insert size
28-inch insert yields fuller look but risks distortion and trim strain.
Why this is supported
The gathered texture of the sham can accommodate a larger insert, as noted in the Q&A:
With this sham's gathered texture, you may want to experiment—starting with a 28" insert for a fuller appearance.
What size pillow insert is recommended for this 26" x 26" Euro sham to achieve a full look?The care instructions recommend specific washing methods:
we recommend machine washing cold on a gentle cycle and tumble drying on low heat or line drying to help prevent shrinkage
What are the care instructions for this sham? Does it require special washing to prevent shrinkage?. This suggests that frequent washing could cause slight shrinking, potentially making a 28-inch insert too large over time. The 180-thread-count organic cotton
remains airy and never dense or heavy
How 180 thread count organic cotton feels — gathered_texture_effect, so a larger insert creates a softer, more relaxed profile rather than a crisp one. Additionally, the small loop trim along the edge is delicate, and an oversized insert may strain it over time, affecting durability. The tradeoff between fullness and long-term structural integrity is a key consideration.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Square gathered euro pillow sham with an all-over small floral print on a light cream background, horizontal gathered seams and narrow tied ribbon accents at the side seams.
- Overall shapeLarge square pillow sham with a visibly soft, overstuffed profile and gathered seams creating horizontal bands across the front.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.68 · h 0.53 (high) - Surface patternDense small-scale floral print of scattered tiny flowers and leaves printed across the visible fabric surface.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.20 · w 0.65 · h 0.48 (high) - Gathered bandsTwo horizontal gathered seams run across the pillow front, forming slightly puckered bands that collect the fabric into subtle ruffles.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (high) - Tied ribbon accentsNarrow fabric ribbons tied into small bows at the side edges where the gathered bands meet the pillow edge; bows visible on the left and one partially visible on the right.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.37 · w 0.10 · h 0.15 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.38 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (medium) - Edge finishOuter edges of the sham are slightly ruffled from the gathered construction, not a sharp flange or piping.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.68 · h 0.53 (high)
Other
Lifestyle bedroom scene showing the pillow sham placed on a bed with burgundy pillowcases and sheet, framed horse painting on wall, and sheer curtain at right; soft diffuse lighting from the right casts gentle shadows.
- Bedding backgroundSolid deep burgundy pillowcase and fitted sheet visible behind and under the sham.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.28 · w 0.54 · h 0.40 (high) - Additional beddingMatching floral duvet or coverlet with the same small floral print is visible at the foot of the bed in the foreground.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.72 · w 0.84 · h 0.23 (high) - Wall artFramed painting of a horse hung on the wall above the bed, visible in the upper center of the image.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.02 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Window and curtainSheer white curtain at the right edge of the image allowing soft natural light into the scene.
1 region
x 0.82 · y 0.00 · w 0.18 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft diffuse lighting coming from the right produces gentle highlights on the pillow surface and soft shadows to the left.
Colors
warm cream· main fabric background#DBD2CDmuted rose· floral accentsmuted olive green· leaf accentslight beige stripe· ribbon ties- Overall shapeLarge square pillow sham with a visibly soft, overstuffed profile and gathered seams creating horizontal bands across the front.
- 02
Product
A fabric euro pillow sham with an allover small floral print, sewn envelope flap with three visible large round buttons, and tied fabric closure at one corner.
- Overall fabric and printSoft woven fabric sham covered edge-to-edge with a small, repeating floral pattern of stems, leaves, and small flowers.
- Envelope flap with buttonsOverlap envelope-style flap running horizontally across the upper third of the visible sham with three large round sewn buttons spaced along the flap.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.10 · w 0.66 · h 0.21 (high) - Buttons detailLarge circular buttons with a slightly glossy, ivory finish and visible 4-hole stitching; buttons sit on the flap surface.
3 regions
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.11 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.09 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium) - Tied fabric closureNarrow fabric ties made from the same printed material, tied in a bow knot at the lower right corner of the sham's visible face.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.62 · w 0.28 · h 0.30 (high) - Hem and seamTopstitched hem visible along the flap edge and outer edges, with slight gathering where the flap overlaps the body of the sham.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.20 · w 0.70 · h 0.55 (medium) - Visible fabric textureMatte, finely woven cloth appearance with slight creasing and soft folds indicating pliable cotton-like material.
Other
Image shows a close-up angled product shot on a solid dark red surface with soft directional lighting from upper left producing gentle shadows.
- Shot compositionAngled close-up view focusing on the sham's flap and lower-right corner; product fills most of the frame and is cropped on left and top edges.
- Background surfaceFlat, solid dark red or burgundy surface beneath the sham visible in lower portion of image.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.77 · w 1.00 · h 0.23 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional light from upper left creating mild highlights on buttons and shallow shadows in folds and beneath the flap.
Colors
pale beige· main background fabric#EBE5E2muted burgundy· primary floral motifsage green· leaf and stem printsoft mustard· accent flowers#C3B2A4ivory· buttons#F3F1EC
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Customer Reviews
1 total1 reviews · out of 5
pretty addition
Pretty pillow cover, very nice accent. Well made .