Evoke Geometric Velvet Cushion - Emerald

The Evoke cushion carries a strongly profiled cut velvet geometric pattern, a set of chevrons and looping angular lines that draw the eye toward the centre of the face. It is made from 100% polyester velvet, and metallic gold threads run through the base fabric so the raised design catches the light differently as you move past it. Both listed sizes are square: 45 x 45cm and 55 x 55cm, so you can choose the smaller for a neat accent or the larger for a fuller cushion that holds its shape well against the arm of a chair.

This is a cushion for making a bold accent rather than fading into the background, and the emerald and gold reads best against calmer surroundings. It sits well on a grey or neutral sofa, a velvet armchair or a bed where you want one piece to carry the interest. The jewel-toned green pairs naturally with deep blues and warm metallics, and because the design is graphic rather than floral it works in a modern setting as easily as a more decorative one. Group two or three tone on tone, or set the emerald against a contrasting jewel colour, and let the cut velvet do the talking.

The face is cut velvet with the pattern raised in relief, and the reverse is a plain velvet in the same emerald, so the cushion looks considered from any angle on an open chair. A hidden zip closure keeps the fastening out of sight and makes the cover straightforward to take off. The edge is a smart knife-edged trim rather than a piped or flanged one, which suits the clean lines of the design. Being a polyester velvet, the pile is hard-wearing and holds its colour, and the raised threads reward being smoothed by hand now and then to keep the pattern sitting proud.

What is the cushion made from?

It is 100% polyester velvet, with the geometric pattern cut into the pile and metallic gold threads woven through the base fabric for contrast.

What sizes does it come in?

Two square sizes are available, 45 x 45cm and 55 x 55cm, so you can pick a smaller accent or a fuller cushion depending on where it sits.

Is the back of the cushion patterned too?

No, the reverse is a plain velvet in the same emerald tone, which keeps the look tidy when the cushion is placed on an open chair.

How does the cover come off?

There is a hidden zip closure along one edge, so the cover slips off without any visible fastening interrupting the design.

Will the raised pattern hold its shape?

The cut velvet pile sits in relief and benefits from being smoothed by hand occasionally so the lines and metallic threads stay sitting proud.

What does it style well with?

The emerald and gold works against grey and neutral upholstery, deep blues and warm metallics, and layers happily with other jewel-toned cushions.