There are some products made with fabrics which are more delicate in nature. A silk pillow needs special care to keep the fabric looking as smooth and clean as when it was new. People who use these decorative pillows as accents in their homes will need to consider any other materials used in making the item as well. Some accent pillows come with embroidered images, while others can have decorative beads sewn onto the fabric. Most spot cleaners will not be appropriate to use on silk, because the chemicals will cause the colour to fade.
A silk pillow can be gently cleaned by hand using a soap which does not contain alkaline or bleach. Alcohol is another ingredient to avoid when choosing cleaners for this fabric. Not only can the colour fade, but the delicate threads can tear as well. A basic soap and water solution can be applied to a soft cloth for gently rubbing the surface of the fabric with. Rubbing too hard will cause the threads to pull or break. When the threads are pulled, they can create a puckered effect, which will detract from the smooth appearance of the surface.
There are also precautions people can take to ensure a silk pillow remains true to its original colour. Avoid placing these items in direct sunlight as the light will fade any of the surface area it hits. If the light coming into the room is indirect or filtered through a sheer curtain or shade, it will not damage the fabric. Protective plastic sleeves can also be used to keep dust off the surface of these pillows if they are kept in a cottage or vacation home where dusting is not performed on a regular basis. These pillows can last a long time with the proper type of care.
People use a lot of small accessory items to help tie the pieces in a room together. These accessory items can include throw pillows placed on chairs, sofas or even on the floor. When used on a chair or sofa, the pillow also functions as a cushion or backrest. An accent pillow can be found in a wide assortment of colours, patterns and materials. The silk pillow has a shiny smooth surface designed to reflect light. This material can be used brighten up an area by reflecting light off the surface of the pillow. Colours that will add more light to a space include white, yellow and lighter shades of tan.
Pillows made of silk can have decorative images embroidered on the surface. Many of these images include flowers and plants. A silk pillow can also be enhanced with sequins and beads to create an interesting pattern on the surface. Some pillows will have ruffles placed around the edges as an additional border. Because of the delicate nature of this material, items designed as more ornate pieces are often used as decoration rather than as functional cushions. The decorative styles are often used on beds to enhance the design of the bedspread or comforter.
The basic shape of a silk pillow is a square. This square shape is available in different sizes ranging from the small twelve inch sizes to the large twenty-two inch size. Larger pillows are often used as floor pillows to provide cushion for people sitting on the floor. These items will usually have a plain or woven surface and can be embellished with the addition of side tassels. A variation on the classic square shape can be found in some rectangular and bolt styles. The bolt pillow is created as a cylindrical shape and often has additional trim or tassels placed on the ends.
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