Description
Choose the cover only, or the cover with a fibre or feather inner.
This is the Hawthorn Bee cushion, a 43 x 43cm square built around a single hand-painted bumblebee resting at the centre of a spray of woodland flowers. The face is printed chenille in a warm ginger ground, with orange lilies, ochre daisies and green foliage worked around the bee, while the reverse is a plain velvet in black. The whole thing is 100% polyester.
A 43 x 43cm cushion is the standard square that sits comfortably on a two or three seater sofa, and this one is happiest on a warm-toned scheme where its ginger and orange can lead rather than fight. It works on a bed as a front layer, on an armchair, or on a bench in a hallway. The design leans towards a relaxed country look, so it pairs naturally with other botanical or animal prints and with plain textures in green, rust or cream. It reads as a single feature cushion rather than one of a matched pair.
The construction is worth knowing before you buy. The printed chenille front gives a soft, slightly nubbly surface, the velvet reverse is smooth, and the two faces are joined with a contrast piped trim that outlines the edge. A hidden zip runs along one side so the cover can be taken off. Polyester is hard-wearing and holds colour well, which is why a print this bright stays bright with use. Style it as the standout piece and let the quieter cushions around it do the supporting work.
Specification
| Material |
100% polyester |
| Design |
Hand-painted printed bumblebee and woodland florals, ginger ground |
| Construction |
Printed chenille front, plain velvet reverse, contrast piped trim, hidden zip |
| Size |
43 x 43cm |
| Sold as |
Single cushion |
| Country of origin |
United Kingdom |
Frequently Asked
Is the bee embroidered or printed?
It is printed onto the chenille fabric, with hand-painted detail reproduced in the print. The texture you feel is the chenille pile rather than raised stitching.
What is the cushion made of?
The whole cover is 100% polyester, with a chenille face carrying the print and a smooth plain velvet reverse. Polyester holds colour well and stands up to everyday use.
Does the cover come off?
Yes, there is a hidden zip along one side, so the cover can be removed from the pad whenever you need to.
What size is it and where does it fit?
It is a 43 x 43cm square, the standard size for a sofa or an armchair, and it works equally well as a front layer on a bed.
What does it go with?
The warm ginger ground and bright florals suit a relaxed country scheme, sitting well beside plain textures in green, rust or cream and other botanical prints.