The embroidered wide stripes give it graphic presence while the laundered finish softens any stiffness you'd expect from natural fibre. This works beautifully in bedrooms leaning toward understated luxury or casual-modern aesthetics, especially paired with warm neutrals or deeper accent colours. The Duck Pond Teal reads as sophisticated without feeling precious. Keep in mind: linen softens with every wash and develops character over time, which is entirely the point here. It's a duvet cover that rewards living in.