This pillow's casual pattern is created by pattern blocking wide and narrow waled cotton corduroy. The pattern created is subtle and the matt cotton velvet cord brings a simplistic artisinal appeal to the setting it graces. The softest cotton velvet cord lends a light texture. This pillow is a wonderful layering piece. It also has the heft to stand alone in your favorite chair and is equally at home strewn atop your bed or hammock. The back of this pillow is a coordinating solid cotton duck with a hidden zippered closure for ease of fill and cleaning.