Description
This is an embroidered cushion built around a tarot-inspired design, with a numbered card face that shows a serene sun portrait surrounded by stars and drifting clouds. The stitched detail is the point of the piece: the sun's rays, the closed eyes and the fine line work are all worked in thread rather than printed, so the pattern has a raised, tactile quality you can feel with your fingertips. The face sits on a cream ground with amber and black thread, and the whole design is framed by a drawn border with the card number at the top and the card name along the bottom.
At 30 x 50cm this is an oblong cushion rather than a square one, which makes it a useful shape for a bed, a bench or the front of a deeper sofa where a bolster-style pillow reads better than another square. The cream front and the plain black reverse mean it works either way up, so you can turn the pattern to the wall when you want a quieter look and turn it back when you want the design on show. It sits happily against darker upholstery, natural linens and other monochrome pieces, and the supplier suggests it as a seasonal accent through autumn.
The face is woven from 95% polyester with 5% cotton, and the reverse is 100% polyester, giving a soft pile with a slight sheen and a hard-wearing surface. A piped trim runs around all four edges to hold the shape and give a crisp finish, and there is a discreet zip along one side so the cover can be removed. Polyester is chosen here for its resilience and colour retention, and the embroidered surface benefits from careful handling to keep the raised stitching intact. Style it alone as a focal piece or pair it with plain velvet cushions in black and cream to build out the look.
Specification
| Material |
Face: 95% polyester, 5% cotton. Reverse: 100% polyester |
| Design |
Tarot-inspired embroidered sun, modern |
| Construction |
Embroidered face, piped trim, zip closure, matching reverse |
| Size |
30 x 50cm |
| Sold as |
Single cushion |
Frequently Asked
Is the design printed or embroidered?
The sun motif is embroidered, so the pattern is stitched into the fabric and has a raised, textured surface rather than a flat printed image.
What are the dimensions of this cushion?
It measures 30 x 50cm, which is an oblong shape rather than a square, making it well suited to a bed or a deeper sofa.
Does the cover come off?
Yes, there is a discreet zip along one side of the cover, so it can be removed from the pad when you need to.
What is the back of the cushion like?
The reverse is a plain black to match, with no design, so you can turn the cushion pattern-side out or plain-side out as you prefer.
What is the piped edge for?
A piped trim runs around all four edges, which helps the cushion hold its shape and gives the edges a crisp, defined finish.
What is it made from?
The embroidered face is 95% polyester with 5% cotton and the reverse is 100% polyester, giving a soft pile with a slight sheen.