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Hooked wool has a way of holding a room's attention without demanding it — the texture does the work quietly, the way a well-chosen accessory does on someone who doesn't need to try. The Peking Handicraft I Love Mahj hooked wool throw pillow is exactly that kind of object: a 14x14-inch square accent pillow with a hand-looped wool face that reads as both craft and wit. Designed by Ampersand Design Studio and produced by Peking Handicraft, it's the kind of thing that photographs well on a linen sofa and reads even better in person.
The front surface is 100% wool, hand-hooked into a tight, dimensional pile with the kind of finish that rewards a closer look. The backing is velvet — smooth and substantial, with enough weight to keep the pillow sitting where you put it. A polyester insert is included, and the zipper closure means the cover comes off cleanly when it needs attention. At 14 inches square, it layers well with larger pillows without competing for real estate.
To care for the Peking Handicraft hooked wool pillow, remove the cover using the zipper and hand-wash or spot-clean in cold water with a gentle detergent — wool responds best when it's not rushed through a machine cycle. Lay the cover flat to dry rather than hanging it, which can pull the hooked pile out of shape over time. The velvet backing should be brushed lightly in one direction after washing to keep the nap smooth. The polyester insert can be spot-cleaned separately as needed. Handled with a little care, this wool hooked accent pillow holds its texture and color season after season — the kind of thing that stays on the sofa rather than rotating out.
