Orient Animal Velvet Cushion - Gold

This is a 43 x 43cm velvet cushion carrying a hand-painted, digitally printed design of five tropical birds perched among bright florals and slender branches. The birds are the whole point here: a striped songbird, a small yellow flyer, a soft grey perching bird, a blue-and-orange sitter and a marked bird low in the pattern, each rendered in fine detail against a warm gold ground. It is made of 100% polyester throughout, with a plain gold velvet reverse so the cushion sits happily either way up.

At 43 x 43cm this is a standard square that works on a sofa, an armchair or a made-up bed, and it pairs naturally with plain velvet cushions in a matching or contrasting tone. The busy botanical print reads best against calmer surroundings, so a plain sofa or a single block colour lets the birds do the talking. It sits equally well in a living room, a bedroom or a reading corner, wherever you want a bit of colour and pattern without committing to a whole scheme.

Polyester velvet gives you that soft, short pile and a colour depth that holds up to daily use, which is why the printed birds stay crisp rather than muddy. The cushion is finished with a contrast piped trim around all four edges, which defines the shape and takes the wear that corners and seams normally cop first, and a zip fastening runs along one side. The design is offered in more than one colourway, so if gold is too warm for your room the same birds appear on a deeper teal ground.

What is the cushion made from?

It is 100% polyester velvet, both the printed front and the plain reverse, which gives a soft short pile that is hard-wearing enough for everyday use on a sofa or bed.

How big is the cushion?

It measures 43 x 43cm, a standard square that suits most sofas and armchairs and layers easily with other cushions of a similar size.

Does the cover come off for cleaning?

Yes, there is a zip fastening along one side, so the cover can be removed from the pad when you need to.

Is the design printed on both sides?

No, the bird and floral print is on the front only. The reverse is plain gold velvet, so you can turn it over for a quieter look.

What colours does it come in?

This one has a warm gold background. The same five-bird design is also offered on a deeper teal ground if you want a cooler tone.

What does the piped trim do?

The contrast piped trim runs around all four edges to define the cushion's shape and reinforce the seams, which are usually the first part of a cushion to show wear.