Pearl of the Sea Mermaid Pillow

This whimsical pillow features a hand-sewn 3-dimensional applique of a beautiful mermaid extravagantly adorned with a faux pearl necklace, armband, plus a faux pearl and tulle ribboned waistline. This gorgeous lumbar pillow highlighted with metallic threads and fringed with tulle ribbon, will add a touch of seaside flair to almost any decor...also a fun addition to a child's bedroom. The pillow is made of cotton twill with a Mother of Pearl button closure - extra button included. Insert is polyester fill. Dimensions: 26 inches wide x 14 inches high History: In sailor folklore, mermaids represent both good fortune and disaster. As sailors spent months, sometimes years travelling across vast oceans; it's not surprising that beliefs and superstitions of figures controlling the unpredictable weather appeared in nautical stories over the centuries. The mermaid's conflicting personalities as both a beautiful and seductive maiden and a monstrous sea creature that dragged sailors to their deaths is a fitting representation for the wild, violent yet fascinating nature of the sea itself. Mermaids often appear as figureheads on the front of nautical vessels. The figurehead, which was popular between the 16th and 20th centuries is a carved wooden decoration located on the bow of ships. While many different decorations have been used, mermaids proved popular with the sailors as they were believed to appease the sea, ensuring good weather and finding a safe way back to land.