Harry Potter Fawkes Embroidered Velvet Cushion 40cm - Red

This velvet cushion carries Fawkes the phoenix in fine gold embroidery, perched on his stand against a deep red pile and ringed with small embroidered stars. Scattered gold beads catch the light across his crest, wing and breast, so the design glints softly as you pass. It is a square cushion, 40cm high, 40cm wide and 13cm deep, a size that sits comfortably against the back of an armchair or among a row on a sofa. The edge is finished with a flat flanged border in the same red velvet, which gives it a neat, tailored outline.

We think it suits a living room, a bedroom or a favourite reading chair, anywhere a touch of the Harry Potter stories feels at home. The rich red works well with dark woods, warm browns and other jewel tones, and the gold detail picks up brass lamps, gilt frames and candlelight. On a bed it adds colour against plain white or cream linen, and on a sofa it gives a quieter corner a focal point without shouting about it. As a gift it is easy to give and easy to place, because a cushion always finds a spot.

The front is soft velvet with the embroidery stitched straight into the pile, and the back is plain red velvet, so it looks tidy from any angle. Velvet is happiest with a gentle hand: brush the pile lightly with a soft clothes brush to keep it even, and spot clean any marks with a barely damp cloth rather than rubbing, taking care around the beads. Keep it out of strong direct sunlight to help the colour stay rich. For a warm, layered look, pair it with a plain cushion in cream or deep green, or let it sit alone on a dark chair where the gold embroidery can do the work.

How big is the Fawkes velvet cushion?

It is square, measuring 40cm high and 40cm wide with a depth of 13cm, a comfortable size for an armchair, a sofa or the head of a bed.

What is the cushion made from?

The cushion is velvet on both the front and the back, with the Fawkes design worked in gold embroidery and small gold beads across the bird.

What colour is the cushion?

The velvet is a deep, rich red, close to burgundy, with gold embroidery for Fawkes, his perch and the little stars scattered around him.

Is the embroidery on both sides?

The Fawkes embroidery is on the front only. The back is plain red velvet, so the cushion still looks neat when it is seen from behind.

How should I look after the velvet?

As general good practice for velvet, brush the pile gently with a soft brush and spot clean any marks with a barely damp cloth, taking care around the beads.

Would it make a good gift?

We think so. It is easy to give and easy to place, and it brings a warm touch of the Harry Potter stories to a living room, bedroom or reading corner.