Linen Pillow Shams

pillow shams
A decorative pillowcase for covering a pillow when it is not in use
These darling pillow shams were used for the living room. Of course you can use them anywhere. Just pop in a pillow and voila, instant charm! They make a nice alternative to the pricier needlepoint, and they have a unique charm of their own.
Decorative coverings for pillows, often designed with trims, ruffles, flanges, or cording. Shams are normally placed behind the pillows used to sleep on, which would be covered with regular pillowcases.

linen
a high-quality paper made of linen fibers or with a linen finish
white goods or clothing made with linen cloth
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
Cloth woven from flax
Garments or other household articles such as sheets made, or originally made, of linen