Sporting types with drawing room ambitions.

Some pillows are content to sit quietly on a sofa. These three have rather grander ideas.

Meet the sporting set: a distinguished stag who knows his way around the estate, a polo enthusiast who considers chukkers a perfectly acceptable social obligation, and a snaffle bit with impeccable equestrian connections.

Dressed in handsome plaids, rich country-house greens, and charming needlepoint designs, these rather posh characters bring a little sporting heritage and a healthy dose of inherited attitude to any room.

Equally comfortable in the Library, the Tack Room, or somewhere near a well-stocked drinks cabinet.

The Finishing Touches: Beautifully crafted with a 100% needlepoint front and a 100% polyester velvet back. Rather posh from every angle, naturally.

No pedigree required. Although they may ask.

The Stag — Lord of the manor. And quite certain you know it: 18 x 18 inches

The Polo — Four chukkers, two gin and tonics, and not a stable chore in sight: 16 x 16 inches

The Snaffle — Well-bred, well-heeled, and occasionally difficult to rein in: 12x20 inches