Adorable! Much nicer than they look in pictures. The octopus is in velvet material and embroidered on. Very nice quality material with a zipper.

I like the design but the octopus is a little shiny for my taste.

The pillow is more interesting in person than online. The online photo makes it look like a print and the octopus looks black online. In person, the pillow fabric itself is oatmeal and a bit rustic looking. The octopus is light gray felt and has texture. While not technically embroidered, the octopus itself has the look of being embroidered onto the pillow. It looks more expensive than it is and the ribbing also adds a detail that makes it look more pricey than it is. I have seen lower quality items in boutiques at higher prices. That's what I like about Wayfair, you can find really nice pieces at much lower prices than you would pay retail. Even "discount" retail like Home Goods and other similar stores.