I recently moved into my first postgrad apartment, and I honestly thought shopping for home decor would be the easiest part of the whole process. I was genuinely excited to make my new place feel like home, but I quickly realised I was in over my head. Finding a balance between unique pieces and reasonable prices was extremely difficult, so I turned to the home-decor influencer world for inspiration and ended up spending a lot of time vetting (and eventually buying) [1] their choices.
After seeing Janea Brown [2] post about her knot pillow many times and reading raving reviews of the small business that makes them, I decided to give the Sage Green Round Knot Pillow [3] ($30, originally $43) a try, and I'm so happy I did! The Scandinavian-inspired style mixed with the traditional nautical knotting and the pop of colour cheers me up each time I walk into the room. While the shape certainly lends itself to more of a head or arm rest rather than back support, the brand accommodated for that with its square [4] and swirl [5] styles, if that's more your speed.
Not only are the soft pillows handmade, but the small business also is officially carbon neutral [6] as of earlier this year. In a time where shopping small and sustainable brands is increasingly important [7], a handmade knot pillow makes for a unique home decor gift. Truly suitable for all ages, this pillow can add a unique touch to a kid's bedroom, a teen's Instagram feed, or an adult's couch.
Round Knot Pillow
The Round Knot Pillow [9] ($30, originally $43) is super soft and the perfect arm or head rest.
Round Knot Pillow Colours
The Round Knot Pillow [10] ($30, originally $43) comes in over a dozen colours!
Large Knot Pillow
The Large Knot Pillow [11] ($35, originally $50) lies slightly flatter than its smaller counterpart.
Decorative Knot Pillow
Made of a soft velvet polyester fabric, the Decorative Knot Pillow [12] ($10, originally $25) is approximately six inches across and comes in 10 colours.
Large Velvet Knot Pillow
The bigger version, the Large Velvet Knot Pillow [13] ($30, originally $36) is nine to 11 inches across in the same soft velvet polyester fabric.
Swirl Knot Pillow
The Swirl Knot Pillow [14] ($28, originally $40) is the newest addition to the collection and comes in six colours.
Knot Square
The Knot Square [15] ($32, originally $48) embodies the same nautical knot style while serving as a more traditional throw pillow.