Dusk Animal Velvet Cushion - Rust

This 50 x 50cm cushion carries a pair of embroidered monkeys facing one another across a rust-orange velvet ground, with two palm trees framing them and a crescent moon and scattered stars stitched between. The animals and the night-sky motifs are worked in gold and warm brown thread, so the design catches the light and stands slightly proud of the pile rather than lying flat as a print would. The face is soft velvet; the reverse is plain velvet in a deep forest green, and a contrast piped trim in the same green runs around all four edges.

A square 50cm cushion is the standard size for the back of a sofa or an armchair, large enough to read as the main cushion in a group rather than a small accent. The rust and green pairing sits naturally against green upholstery, as the styled photograph shows, and works equally well warming up a neutral or dark-walled room. The embroidered, slightly exotic subject suits a boho or maximalist scheme, and because the reverse is a plain green you can flip it for a quieter look when you want one.

It is made from 100% polyester velvet, a hard-wearing pile that holds colour well and resists crushing better than many natural-fibre velvets. The piped edge gives the cushion a defined, tailored border and helps it keep its shape, and a hidden zip along one side lets you remove the cover. Being an embroidered piece, the stitched areas reward gentle handling. If you like the look, it reads well layered with plain velvet cushions in either of its two colours, letting the animal design lead while the solids fill in around it.

What is the cushion made from?

The cover is 100% polyester velvet, a soft pile fabric that holds its colour well and stands up to everyday use on a sofa or chair.

Does it come with a pad or just the cover?

The listing is for the cushion as shown with a hidden zip fastening along one edge, which lets you take the cover off when you need to.

What does the reverse look like?

The back is plain velvet in a deep forest green, so you can turn the cushion over for a solid colour whenever you want a calmer look.

How big is it and where does it work best?

It measures 50 by 50 centimetres, a standard square size that suits the back of a sofa or an armchair as a main cushion rather than a small accent.

How should I look after the embroidery?

The monkeys and night-sky motifs are stitched in raised thread, so handle those areas gently and avoid snagging them to keep the design looking its best.

Can I mix it with plain cushions?

Yes, it layers well with plain velvet cushions in rust or green, letting the embroidered animal design lead while the solid colours sit around it.