Durelle Damask Cotton Cushion - Delph Blue

The Durelle cushion pairs a densely worked damask pattern with a slub cotton base, printed in a deep blue against a soft cream ground. The front carries a repeating design of scrolling medallions and small floral motifs, while a raw fringed edge runs the whole way around, its threads speckled so they pick up both the blue of the print and the neutral of the cloth. At 50 x 50cm it is a full-size square cushion, made entirely of cotton, and the slub base gives the surface a lightly textured, hand-woven character rather than a flat printed finish.

A square cushion of this size earns its place at the corner of a sofa or against the arm of an armchair, where it gives support as well as decoration. The blue and cream damask sits comfortably alongside plainer linens and neutrals, and the fringed edge suits a relaxed, layered room rather than a formal one. Group it with quieter cushions in cream or natural tones and let the pattern do the talking, or set it against a mid-blue or grey upholstery to draw the print out. It works equally well on a bed, propped in front of larger pillows.

The reverse is plain cotton in a natural, slubby weave, so the cushion reads differently depending on which way you turn it. A hidden zip along one edge means the cover can be removed, and because it is pure cotton throughout the fabric is breathable and takes a print well. Cotton softens with use and washing, so expect the fringe and the ground to relax over time into an easy, lived-in look. The fringed trim is left deliberately raw, which is part of its character, so handle the edges gently when you first unpack it.

What is the cushion made from?

It is 100% cotton throughout, with a printed slub cotton front and a plain cotton reverse, so the whole cover is breathable and natural.

Does the cover come off for cleaning?

Yes, there is a hidden zip along one edge, so you can take the cover off the pad whenever you need to.

What does slub cotton feel like?

Slub cotton has slight variations in the yarn thickness, which gives the surface a gently textured, hand-woven look rather than a completely flat, even finish.

Will the raw fringe shed?

The fringe is left deliberately raw as part of the design, so handle it gently at first and expect a little loose thread to settle down with use.

What size is this cushion?

It measures 50 x 50cm, a full-size square that works well at the corner of a sofa or propped against larger pillows on a bed.

Is the pattern on both sides?

No, the damask print is on the front only, and the reverse is a plain natural cotton, so you can turn it either way.