Description
This black velvet cushion takes the shape of the Hogwarts crest from Harry Potter, cut to follow its outline rather than a plain square. The front is printed in gold on deep black velvet, with the lion, the serpent, the badger and the eagle set around a letter H at the centre, framed by curling scrolls at the top and a fine lined border. A band of gold follows the outer edge, so the shape reads clearly against a sofa or a chair. The back is plain black. The front measures 40.9cm one way and 39.9cm the other, and the cushion is 13.2cm thick, a good size to sit against the back of an armchair or prop up on a bed.
Because the crest is the whole cushion, it works as a piece of decoration as much as a cushion to lean on. We like it on a dark wooden dining or desk chair, at the end of a sofa, or among the pillows on a bed, where the gold print catches the lamplight. It suits a study, a reading corner or a bedroom with a richer, darker scheme, and black and gold look at home with wood, leather and brass. Paired with plain black or warm-toned cushions, it draws the eye first.
The velvet has a soft, close pile, and the gold print sits on it with a gentle sheen. Like any velvet, it looks its best with a little care: as good general practice, brush it lightly with a soft dry brush to lift the pile, and spot clean any marks with a barely damp cloth rather than rubbing. Plump it now and then to keep the crest's outline crisp. Angle it slightly on a chair and the scrolls at the top stand clear; as a gift, it is ready to give as it is.
Specification
| Material |
Velvet |
| Colour |
Black & Gold |
| Size |
40.9 x 39.9cm |
| Depth |
13.2cm |
| Weight |
0.452kg |
Frequently Asked
How big is the Hogwarts crest cushion?
The front measures 40.9cm one way and 39.9cm the other, and the cushion is 13.2cm thick, so it fits an armchair, a sofa corner or a bed.
What is the cushion made of?
It is velvet, black with a gold print of the Hogwarts crest on the front, and the back is plain black.
Is the crest printed on both sides?
No, the gold crest is printed on the front only. The back is plain black, so it sits neatly against a chair or sofa.
What does the crest design show?
The crest has a gold letter H at the centre, with a lion, a serpent, a badger and an eagle around it and curling scrolls at the top.
How should I look after the velvet?
As general good practice for velvet, brush it lightly with a soft dry brush and spot clean any marks gently with a barely damp cloth.