Description
This is our Birdie Stripe cushion in butter yellow, made from 100% cotton slub. The face carries a soft printed stripe in a gentle buttermilk tone, with a scalloped edge running down each stripe that gives the pattern a hand-drawn feel rather than a hard printed line. Around the outside sits a gathered frill trim in the same yellow and white, which lifts the cushion off a flat rectangle and gives it a fuller, softer outline. The cushion measures 45cm square, which is the standard size most sofas and armchairs are built to take.
A 45cm square cushion is the workhorse of a living room, and this one is designed to be leant on rather than only looked at. The pale yellow reads as a warm neutral, so it settles happily against greens, blues and creams without shouting, and it works as well on a bed or a reading chair as it does along the back of a sofa. If you are building up a layered look, the frilled edge sits nicely alongside plainer cushions, letting this one carry the pattern while the others hold the block colour.
The cover is pure cotton slub, so it has a slightly uneven, textured weave rather than a flat smooth face, and cotton takes a print cleanly and softens with use. A zip closure runs along one edge, so the cover comes off the pad for cleaning and goes back on without fuss. The stripe is printed rather than woven, which keeps the pattern crisp and the fabric supple. It is also offered in a soft blue colourway if you want to mix the two across a sofa or pair them on a bed.
Specification
| Material |
100% cotton slub |
| Design |
Printed stripe with scalloped detail |
| Construction |
Gathered frill trim, zip closure |
| Size |
45 x 45cm |
Frequently Asked
What is the cushion made from?
The cover is 100% cotton slub, which is a cotton woven with a slightly uneven, textured yarn, so it feels natural and takes the printed stripe cleanly.
Does the cover come off for cleaning?
Yes, there is a zip closure along one edge, so you can take the cover off the pad and put it back on again without any trouble.
How big is the cushion?
It is a 45cm square, which is the standard cushion size, so it fits comfortably on most sofas, armchairs and beds and pairs easily with other cushions.
Is the pattern printed or woven?
The stripe is printed onto the cotton rather than woven in, which keeps the pattern crisp and the fabric soft and supple to lean against.
What colours does it come in?
This one is the butter yellow colourway, and there is also a soft blue version if you would like to mix or pair the two together.
Will the frill flatten over time?
The frill is a gathered cotton trim, so like any fabric it can crease, but a light shake and smooth with your hand brings the fullness back.