A large, often widely fringed or bordered pillow, for display as part of a bedding set.

a large pillowcase usually used for decoration

Decorative cover for a pillow.

Historically a cover that laid on top of a pillow, today the sham is a decorative cover that fully encases the pillow.

A type of removable pillow covering. Often larger than a pillowcase, shams have a flange, and pillows are inserted from a back (not side) opening. Designed to protect a pillow while offering stylish appeal.

decorative covering for bed pillows