Hawthornprinted Velvet Chenille Cushion - Petrol

This is a 43 x 43cm cushion built around a single hand-painted bumblebee, printed onto chenille and framed by a spread of woodland florals in orange, gold, rust and green. The face is chenille, a fabric with a short raised pile that catches the light and gives the print a soft depth rather than a flat photographic finish. Behind it sits a plain velvet reverse in a warm rust tone, and the two panels are joined by a contrast piped trim that runs the full edge of the cover. A hidden zip along one side lets you take the cover off the pad.

At 43 x 43cm this is the standard square that most sofas and armchairs are built to take, so it sits comfortably against a scatter of larger cushions or holds its own as a single accent on a chair. The blue-grey ground and the bold central bee make it a piece to lead with rather than tuck behind, so give it a spot where the print is seen in full. It suits a modern country room, and it works alongside the wider Hawthorn range, which carries the same botanical drawing style across other colourways and motifs.

The cover is 100% polyester throughout, which is what makes it hard-wearing and quick to settle back into shape after use, and it holds printed colour well over time. The velvet reverse gives you a second way to face it if you want the plain side out, and the piped edge keeps the shape crisp at the corners. The hidden zip means the fastening stays out of sight whichever way round you set it. If you like the drawn-botanical look, the rest of the Hawthorn range gives you birds, owls and florals to build a mixed group.

What is the cushion made from?

The cover is 100% polyester, with a chenille print face and a plain velvet reverse, so both sides are soft to the touch and hard-wearing in daily use.

Can I take the cover off?

Yes, there is a hidden zip along one side of the cover, so you can remove it from the pad whenever you need to.

Is the cushion reversible?

The print sits on one face and the reverse is a plain rust velvet, so you can turn it to show either the bee design or the plain side.

What size is it and where does it fit?

It is a 43 x 43cm square, the standard scatter-cushion size that most sofas and armchairs are made to take, so it sits well on either.

What does the chenille face feel like?

Chenille has a short raised pile, which gives it a soft surface and lends the printed pattern a little depth rather than a flat finish.

Where was it made?

The cushion is designed, printed and made in the United Kingdom, as stated by the supplier.