Description
The Fiesta cushion is a velvet-covered rectangle finished with contrasting pompoms along its two shorter edges. The cover is made from 100% polyester woven as velvet, which gives it a dense, soft pile that catches the light differently as you move around it. The body here is a warm gold-green, and the pompoms run through pink, teal, yellow and taupe, so the trim does most of the talking against a plain ground. The cover measures 35 x 50cm, a lumbar size rather than a square, which is the shape you reach for when you want something to sit against at the small of your back rather than fill a corner.
A lumbar cushion of this size earns its place on a sofa or an armchair, where its length supports the lower back, and it works equally well propped at the head of a bed among larger square cushions. The bright pompom trim suits a room that already has some colour in it and wants a playful, festival-leaning note rather than a quiet one; set against a plain sofa or neutral bedding it reads as the accent piece in the group. Polyester velvet is hard-wearing and resists staining, so it copes with a busy living room better than a delicate natural pile would.
The cover closes with a hidden zip, so the fastening stays out of sight and nothing interrupts the run of pompoms. Because of those pompoms the cover is not machine washable, though it can be ironed to freshen the pile. Velvet responds well to a cool iron on the reverse if the pile flattens in use. If you like the length and the tactile trim, it slots easily into a mix of cushions in different sizes and plainer textures.
Specification
| Material |
100% polyester velvet |
| Design |
Plain velvet body with contrasting pompom trim |
| Construction |
Velvet cover with hidden zip closure and pompom edges |
| Size |
35 x 50cm |
| Ironing |
Iron appropriate |
| Product care |
Not machine washable due to the pompoms |
Frequently Asked
What is the cushion cover made from?
The cover is 100% polyester woven as velvet, which gives a soft, dense pile that is hard-wearing and resists staining in everyday use.
Can I put this cover in the washing machine?
No, it is not machine washable because of the pompoms along the edges. You can iron it to freshen and revive the pile.
What size is the cushion and what shape?
It is a rectangular lumbar cushion measuring 35 x 50cm, longer than it is tall, which suits back support on a sofa or bed.
Does the cover have a fastening?
Yes, there is a hidden zip closure so the fastening stays out of sight and the pompom trim runs uninterrupted around the edges.
Where do the pompoms sit?
The contrasting coloured pompoms run along the two shorter edges of the cover, standing out against the plain velvet body.