Fiesta Plain Velvet Cushion - Teal/Berry

The Fiesta cushion is a plain velvet front in a deep teal, edged all the way round with pompoms in a contrasting berry pink. It measures 35 x 50cm, a rectangular bolster shape rather than a square, so it sits well as an accent against larger cushions rather than as a matched pair. The name comes from the Spanish word for festival, and the bright colour pairing is the whole point: a rich jewel-toned body with a playful trim that lifts it. The cover is made from 100'% polyester velvet, which gives it that soft, light-catching pile without the upkeep of a natural fibre.

A rectangular cushion this size earns its keep as a lumbar support on a sofa or armchair, or propped at the head of a bed. The teal body reads as a confident, saturated colour, so it works best where you want a point of contrast rather than a blend into neutrals. The berry pompoms give it a relaxed, informal character that suits a living room built for lounging, a reading corner or a child's room where a bit of colour and texture is welcome. It layers happily with plainer cushions in cream or grey, which let the colour and the trim do the talking.

The velvet pile is what you notice first, soft to the touch and shifting in tone as the light moves across it. A hidden zip closure keeps the fastening out of sight so nothing interrupts the front. The pompom trim runs along the edges as a decorative border. Because of those pompoms the cover is not suitable for machine washing, though it can be ironed if it needs freshening. As a plain-front cushion it is easy to mix into a fuller arrangement, letting bolder patterns sit alongside it without competing.

What is the cover made from?

The cover is 100% polyester woven as a velvet, which gives a soft pile that catches the light and wears hard without staining easily.

Can I put it in the washing machine?

No, the pompom trim means it is not suitable for machine washing. It can be ironed if it needs freshening up between cleans.

What size is this cushion?

It measures 35 x 50cm, a rectangular shape rather than a square, which makes it a good lumbar or accent cushion rather than a matched pair.

Does the cover have a fastening?

Yes, there is a hidden zip closure along one edge so the fastening stays out of sight and the plain velvet front is uninterrupted.

What colours are the body and the trim?

The body is a deep teal velvet and the pompoms along the edges are a contrasting berry pink, so the two colours play off one another.