Discover Ankasa’s celebrated couture home collection through a new, affordable collaboration with Ballard Designs. Known for luxurious hand-embroidered pillows that can retail for several hundred dollars, Ankasa brings the look and craftsmanship you love to a special line released exclusively through Ballard—at a fraction of the usual price. To celebrate this partnership, Ballard Designs is generously giving one of these exquisite pillows away to a lucky reader.
This exclusive capsule features three high-end pillows, each hand-cut and finished with detailed hand embroidery. The collection includes two 18″ square pillows and a 12″ x 20″ floral lumbar, all designed to elevate sofas, chairs, or beds with elegant texture and artisanal charm. The intricate handwork gives each piece a bespoke quality—more akin to small works of art than ordinary throw pillows.
Enter the giveaway by commenting on this post with the words “HAND ‘EM OVER” before Wednesday, March 18th at 8:00 PM EST. Along with your entry phrase, we’d love to hear about the most intricate or delicate thing you’ve ever created with your own hands—whether it was a detailed painting, an elaborate multi-course meal, a handcrafted piece of furniture, or even a remarkably tall Jenga tower. Sharing a personal anecdote helps us connect with your entry and highlights the appreciation for craftsmanship that these pillows represent.
A few important details: please limit entries to one per email address. Winners are chosen at random to ensure fairness. This giveaway is open to United States residents only. By entering, you acknowledge these rules and agree to the selection process used to choose the winner. Images shown are provided courtesy of Ballard Designs and represent the artisanal style of the Ankasa x Ballard collaboration.
Why this collection matters: Ankasa is known for combining traditional handcraft techniques with contemporary design, resulting in home accents that bring texture and personality to interiors. Ballard Designs’ exclusive offering makes these handcrafted items more accessible while maintaining the attention to detail that defines Ankasa. Whether you’re updating a living room or searching for a statement piece for a bedroom, these pillows offer a fast and effective way to introduce layered, tactile interest to your space without compromising on quality.
Tips for styling these pillows: pair one of the 18″ squares with a neutral-toned sofa for a refined focal point, or use the 12″ x 20″ floral lumbar to add softness and visual balance to a bed. Mixing different pillow shapes and embroidery styles creates depth and invites touch—an important element in well-curated, comfortable interiors. Because each pillow is hand-embroidered, subtle variations and unique details are part of their charm, making every piece feel personalized.
We’re excited to share this opportunity to win a piece from the Ankasa x Ballard Designs collection. Don’t forget to comment with “HAND ‘EM OVER” and tell us about the most challenging, delicate, or rewarding item you’ve made by hand. Good luck to everyone who enters!
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