pillow sham

Ornamental bedding cover

A pillow sham is a decorative covering for a bed pillow, typically with a flanged or ruffled edge.

Unlike pillowcases, which enclose the pillow for sleeping, shams are ornamental—placed in front of or on top of sleeping pillows during the day and removed at night: She arranged the pillow shams against the headboard.

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coverlet · comforter · bed skirt · quilted · embroidered · ruffled · bedroom · guest bedroom · linen · thread count · flange · zipper · euro · king size · accent · home decor · matching · coordinated

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Opposites
function (decorative vs. functional bedding)

pillow shampillowcase

Fabric cover for bedding

fitted sheet · sleeping bag · throw pillow

authenticity (ornamental facade vs. genuine article)

pillow shamgenuine article

Authentic original item

the real thing

Family

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Top 200,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G