Highland Cattle Linen Cotton Cushion - Russet

This is an outdoor cushion, 30 x 50cm, with a hand-painted watercolour highland cattle design across one face and a check pattern on the reverse. The front carries a row of shaggy highland cows in soft russet and amber tones, set against a loosely washed sky of pale blue and cream. The reverse is a woven check in orange, sand and off-white, so the cushion gives you two looks in one. The face is 100% cotton; the reverse is a cotton and linen blend, 97% cotton with 3% linen. Cotton takes a printed design cleanly and holds colour well, which is why the watercolour reads as crisply as it does here.

The oblong 30 x 50cm shape is a lumbar size rather than a square, so it sits well along the back of a garden bench, an outdoor sofa or a wide chair where you want support for the lower back rather than a bulky cushion. The country subject and the muted palette suit a garden with timber furniture, a conservatory or a covered porch, and the check reverse means it works turned either way depending on whether you want the print on show or a quieter pattern. It pairs easily with plain cushions in cream, sand or a warmer orange.

The fabric carries a water-resistant coating, so it is made to cope with British weather and the odd shower while staying soft to the touch. It is finished with a knife edge and closes with a zip, so the cover can be taken off the pad. Because it is reversible, you get two distinct styles from one cushion: watercolour cattle on one side, a classic check on the other. Turn it print-side out for a country note on the bench, or check-side out for something plainer alongside a bolder cushion.

Can this cushion be used outdoors?

Yes, the fabric has a water-resistant coating and is made to cope with British weather, so it suits garden furniture, a covered porch or a conservatory.

Is the cushion really reversible?

Yes, one side shows the hand-painted watercolour highland cattle and the other shows a woven check, so you can turn it whichever way suits the setting.

What is the cushion made from?

The printed face is 100% cotton and the check reverse is a blend of 97% cotton and 3% linen, both soft to the touch.

What size is this cushion?

It measures 30 x 50cm, an oblong lumbar shape rather than a square, which suits the back of a bench or an outdoor sofa.

Does the cover come off?

Yes, it has a zip fastening, so the cover can be removed from the pad when you need to take it off.

Will the print fade in the sun?

Cotton holds a printed design well, though as with any outdoor textile bringing it under cover in strong weather helps it keep its colour longer.