Moonlit Flight Animal Velvet Cushion - Dusty Pink

The Moonlit Flight cushion is a 45 x 45cm square in soft dusty pink velvet, embroidered with two storks flying beneath a crescent moon and a scatter of stars. The moon and stars are worked in gold metallic thread, the birds in shades of grey, white and black, and the effect on the plush pile is the reason to buy it: the embroidery catches the light where the velvet does not, so the scene lifts and shifts as you move past it. The face carries the design; the reverse is a plain charcoal grey, and a fine contrast piping runs the full edge between the two.

At 45 x 45cm this is the standard square that most sofas and armchairs are sized around, so it sits comfortably against a larger back cushion or pairs with a second of its kind. The dusty pink reads as a muted, dusky rose rather than a bright pink, which lets it settle happily beside deep greens, mustards, warm woods and other jewel or earthy tones without fighting them. It suits a living room sofa, a reading chair or the head of a bed, anywhere you want one considered accent rather than a busy pattern.

The cover is velvet throughout, which is what gives it the deep, light-absorbing surface and the soft hand. A discreet zip closure runs along one edge, so the cover comes off and goes back on without fuss and the shape stays neat. The charcoal reverse and the piped edge mean it looks finished from every angle, which matters on a cushion that gets turned and plumped. If you like the design, it is also made in a green velvet, so a pink and a green can be set together for a paired look.

Is the cover velvet on both sides?

Yes, it is velvet throughout. The embroidered dusty pink face carries the design and the reverse is a plain charcoal grey velvet, with contrast piping around the edge.

Can I take the cover off?

There is a discreet zip closure along one edge, so the cover comes off and goes back on easily. Check the zip before you buy if a filled pad is included with your order.

How big is it and what does it suit?

It is a 45 by 45cm square, the standard size most sofas and chairs are built around, so it works on a sofa, an armchair or a bed.

What is the embroidery made from?

The moon and stars are worked in gold metallic thread and the birds in grey, white and black thread, sitting raised against the smooth velvet so they catch the light.

What colours does the dusty pink sit with?

It is a muted, dusky rose rather than a bright pink, so it pairs well with deep greens, mustard, warm woods and other rich, earthy shades.

Is there a matching cushion?

The same Moonlit Flight design is also made in a green velvet, so you can set a pink and a green together for a coordinated pair.