Acanthus Jacquard Linen Cushion - Linen

This is the Acanthus Jacquard cushion, a 55cm square carrying a celebrated William Morris foliage design woven into the cloth rather than printed onto it. The front face reads as a dense scroll of acanthus leaves in soft, tonal creams against a warm ground, with the raised jacquard weave giving the pattern real texture under the hand. The reverse is a plain, calm face in the same warm neutral, and a piped trim runs the full edge to hold the shape crisp. It is made from 100% polyester.

At 55cm square this is a large cushion, the size that fills the back corner of a sofa or sits at the head of a bed rather than the small scatter you dot along a bench. The tonal, low-contrast palette means it works hard without shouting, sitting easily against linen-look sofas, oatmeal weaves and other quiet neutrals, and the heritage Morris pattern lends it an older, settled feel that suits a traditional room as readily as a plain modern one. Layer it with plainer cushions in the same family of tones and let the woven leaves be the detail.

The weave itself is the construction story here. Jacquard means the pattern is built into the cloth on the loom, so the leaves are formed by the weave and will not crack, peel or fade the way a surface print can, which is a good part of why a woven cushion like this tends to wear well over years of daily use. A secure zip closure runs along one edge so the cover comes off cleanly for cleaning, and the piped edge keeps the seams sharp. It sits comfortably alongside other pieces in the Acanthus range if you want to build the look out further.

What size is this cushion?

It is 55cm square, which is a large cushion, well suited to the back of a sofa or the head of a bed rather than as a small scatter cushion.

Is the pattern printed or woven in?

It is a jacquard, which means the acanthus foliage design is woven into the cloth on the loom rather than printed on the surface, giving it texture and durability.

What is the cover made from?

The cover is 100% polyester, a hard-wearing fabric that holds its colour and shape well through everyday use on a sofa or bed.

Does the cover come off?

Yes, there is a secure zip closure along one edge so you can remove the cover cleanly when you need to clean it.

What is the piped edge for?

The piped trim runs the full edge of the cushion and keeps the seams crisp and the square shape well defined over time.

Where does the design come from?

The acanthus foliage pattern is a celebrated William Morris design, so it brings a heritage, traditional feel that also settles happily into a plainer modern room.