Jungle Tiger Animal Velvet Cushion - Black

This is a 43 x 43cm velvet cushion carrying a printed jungle scene: two tigers set against a black ground crowded with tropical foliage, a hibiscus flower and, tucked into one corner, a red-eyed tree frog. One tiger lies stretched along a branch across the top of the front; the other stands square, tail curling, in the lower portion. The front is a soft velvet, and the print sits on that dark base so the greens and the orange stripe work read warm and vivid against it.

A cushion like this earns its place as the single loud note in an otherwise quiet room. It sits well on a sofa in a dark or neutral scheme, on a reading chair, or at the head of a bed, where the black ground lets it work against most upholstery colours rather than fighting them. Because the design is busy and confident, one or a pair does more than a whole row of them; let it be the thing the eye goes to. The muted green velvet reverse gives you a plainer face to turn outward when you want the print to rest.

The reverse is a plain, contrasting velvet in a soft green, and the whole cushion is finished with a piped trim around all four edges in a matching green, which is what gives the seam its neat, defined line. A hidden zip runs along one edge so the cover closes cleanly with no visible fastening. The fill and cover are polyester throughout, which is hard-wearing and holds its shape through everyday use. Designed, printed and made in the UK. If you like a bold botanical, this pairs naturally with deep greens, warm woods and brass.

What is the cushion made from?

Both the printed front and the plain reverse are 100% polyester velvet, a soft pile fabric that is hard-wearing and holds its shape well through everyday use.

Does the cover come off for cleaning?

Yes, there is a hidden zip along one edge, so the cover closes cleanly and can be removed from the pad without any visible fastening on show.

What colour is the reverse?

The back is a plain soft green velvet that contrasts with the dark printed front, giving you a quieter face to turn outward when you want the print to rest.

How big is it and how many should I buy?

It measures 43 by 43 centimetres, a standard square size. The print is bold, so a single cushion or a pair usually carries a room better than a long row.

Where is it made?

It is designed, printed and made in the United Kingdom, with the tiger scene printed onto the velvet rather than woven in.