Manhattan Navy European Pillowcase

400 thread count cotton sateen
Navy border
Dual satin stitch
65 x 65cm

A European pillowcase at 65 x 65 cm in white cotton sateen, bordered in deep navy with two lines of satin stitch. Sized to stand behind standard pillows and carry the Manhattan frame up the head of the bed. Presented in a gift box.

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$89.00

Description

Euros change the shape of a bed rather than its colour. Standing upright behind the sleeping pillows, they give the head of the bed height and a straight back edge, which is the difference between a bed that looks made and one that looks flat.

Because the euro sits highest and closest to eye level, it is where the navy frame reads most clearly. A pair will carry the Manhattan look on a bed that is otherwise plain white.

About the embroidery

The embroidery is worked in colourfast viscose rayon satin stitch.

On flat sheets and cuffed pillowcases the embroidered panel is cut, embroidered and folded before it is sewn to the piece, so the border is placed against a known edge rather than stitched into a finished sheet. On tailored pillowcases the border is worked into the face and framed by the flange stitching.

Iron the embroidery on the reverse at a medium temperature. Avoid optical brighteners and fabric softeners.

Shipping

- Free Shipping Australia-wide
- To NZ/USA/CA/SG/UK & IE $40 (free above $500)
- 21-day return policy on all full-priced, unused items.

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What a euro does

A European pillowcase is square, at 65 x 65 cm, and it is not for sleeping on. It stands upright behind the standard pillows and gives the head of the bed height and a defined back edge, so the stack reads as deliberate rather than as a slump against the bed head. On a Queen a pair is enough. On a King, three sit across the width without crowding.

The border

The same navy frame and two lines of satin stitch as the rest of Manhattan, worked here on a square rather than a rectangle. Because the euro sits highest on the bed and closest to eye level, it is the piece the frame reads on most clearly, which is why a pair of euros will carry the Manhattan look even on a bed that is otherwise plain white.

The euro sits highest on the bed and closest to eye level. It is the piece the frame reads on most clearly.

Material 400 thread count long-staple cotton sateen
Colour White, with a navy border
Embroidery Two lines of satin stitch, in colourfast viscose rayon
Size 65 x 65 cm
Included 1 x European pillowcase
Packaging Presented in a gift box
Country of design Australia

Machine wash 30 to 40C

Wash with a liquid detergent. Avoid optical brighteners and fabric softeners.

Tumble medium or line dry

Tumble dry on medium and remove slightly damp, or line dry in the shade.

Iron on the reverse

Iron the satin stitch on the reverse at a medium temperature.

Do not bleach

Bleach and optical brighteners are not suitable for the sateen or the embroidery thread.


Frequently Asked Questions

How many euros do I need?
Two across a Queen and three across a King. They are sold singly rather than in pairs so you can buy the number your bed actually takes. A single euro on a double bed also works, though it reads as a deliberate asymmetry rather than as a set.
What pillow insert fits a European pillowcase?
A 63 x 63 cm European insert, slightly smaller than the 65 x 65 cm pillowcase so the corners fill without straining the closure. An oversized insert pulls the border out of square, which on a framed design is immediately visible. An undersized one lets the euro slump instead of standing up.
Do I need the rest of Manhattan for the euros to work?
No, and a pair of euros is the cheapest way to put the Manhattan frame on a bed that is otherwise plain white. Because they sit highest and closest to eye level, they carry the look on their own. Adding the sheet set or the quilt cover later extends it down the bed.
Where do euros sit in relation to the sleeping pillows?
Behind them, standing upright against the bed head, with the standard pillows lying in front. That order is what gives the head of the bed its height. Euros are a styling layer rather than a sleeping one, so most people lift them off at night.