Metro Harlequin Jacquard Velvet Cushion - Green

This is a 50 x 50cm square cushion built around a jacquard velvet front carrying a harlequin pattern of tall diamonds. The diamonds run in vertical columns across the face, some worked in a smooth cut-velvet pile, others in fine horizontal lines that catch the light differently, so the surface shifts between soft and textured as you move past it. The palette is a set of muted tones, sage and olive greens, soft grey-blues, warm amber and rust, and pale off-white, set against each other rather than blended, which is what gives the geometric pattern its lift. The reverse is a plain velvet in a soft green, so the cushion turns to show a quiet face when you want one.

A patterned cushion like this earns its keep on a plain sofa or a favourite armchair, where the diamonds do the work against a solid upholstery colour. The mix of greens, amber and blue-grey means it sits happily with earthy and neutral schemes, and the plain reverse lets you dial the pattern up or down simply by turning it over. Group it with plainer cushions to let the harlequin front stand out, or pair it front-and-back with other patterns for a layered, collected look on a bench or window seat.

The face is a woven jacquard velvet, which is what gives the diamonds their raised, tactile pile rather than a printed-on pattern. The cover has a knife-edge finish, so the seams sit flat and clean around all four sides with no piping or flange. A zip closure lets you take the cover off for cleaning and slip it back on easily. It is made from 100% polyester, a hard-wearing fibre that holds colour well and stands up to daily use, which suits a cushion that gets leaned on and moved about. Keep it plumped and turned occasionally and the pile stays even across the diamonds.

What is the cushion made from?

The cover is 100% polyester, worked as a jacquard velvet on the patterned front with a plain velvet reverse. Polyester holds its colour well and wears hard, which suits everyday use.

Is the pattern printed or woven?

It is woven as a jacquard velvet, so the harlequin diamonds have a raised, tactile pile rather than a flat printed surface, and the texture shifts as light moves across it.

Does the cover come off?

Yes, there is a zip closure along one edge, so you can slip the cover off for cleaning and put it back on again easily whenever you need to.

What size is it and what does it suit?

It measures 50 x 50cm, a standard square that sits well on a sofa or armchair and layers comfortably with other cushions of a similar or slightly smaller size.

Can I turn it to a plain side?

Yes, the reverse is a plain soft green velvet, so you can show the harlequin pattern or turn the cushion over for a quieter, solid face whenever the mood suits.