I am a sucker for home decor items that have a handcrafted feel to them. This pillow fits right into that 'handcrafted feel' category - individual knots race up and down the knitted fabric of the pillow and add a subtle pop of texture that pairs well with other couch textiles such as knit blankets. The best thing about this pillow is the hidden zipper that runs along one of the sides - it is completely inconspicuous yet allows for the removal of the cover for washing. As anyone with a shedding pet can attest, zippered decorative pillows are a godsend - you can keep them around for much longer than non-zippered pillows because you can toss them in the wash to keep them fresh and to get all that stubborn pet hair out. On a final note, this pillow really is very beautiful - I imagine it would look stunning on nearly any couch. I am writing this review as part of a contest.