Description
This is a square velvet cushion measuring 43 x 43cm, with a hand-painted, digitally printed front. The front is a slate blue ground carrying a chinoiserie scene: five tropical birds perched among slender branches, pink blossom and trailing foliage. The birds vary in colouring, from a soft grey and white to a teal and amber pairing, so the pattern rewards a close look rather than reading as a single repeat. The back is plain velvet in a warm ochre gold, finished with contrast piped trim running the full edge and a zip fastening along one side.
A cushion of this size suits a sofa, an armchair or the head of a bed, where its printed face can be seen. Because the front is a busy, painterly print and the reverse is a solid ochre, you effectively have two looks in one cover: turn the printed side out to lead with the birds and blossom, or flip to the plain gold when you want the pattern to rest. It sits comfortably against darker walls and jewel tones, and pairs with the softer pinks and greens already in the print. The slate blue reads as a cool blue-grey, so it works alongside both warm and cool schemes.
The cover is made from 100% polyester velvet, which gives it a short, soft pile and a durable surface that holds its colour well under everyday use. Polyester velvet is hard-wearing and resists creasing, so the cushion keeps its shape on a seat that gets daily use. The zip fastening lets you take the cover off, and the piped edge gives the cushion a defined, tailored line rather than a soft rolled seam. The supplier gives no care instructions for this cover, so we have not stated any; check the sewn-in label before cleaning.
Specification
| Material |
100% polyester velvet |
| Design |
Hand-painted, digitally printed chinoiserie with five tropical birds; plain velvet reverse |
| Construction |
Contrast piped trim, zip fastening |
| Size |
43 x 43cm |
| Country of origin |
United Kingdom |
Frequently Asked
What is the cushion made from?
The cover is 100% polyester velvet, which gives a short, soft pile with a durable surface that holds its printed colour well through everyday use on a sofa or bed.
Is the cushion the same on both sides?
No. One side carries the printed bird and blossom design; the reverse is plain ochre gold velvet, so you can turn the cover to lead with either the pattern or the solid colour.
Does the cover come off?
Yes. There is a zip fastening along one edge, so the cover can be removed. Check the sewn-in label for the manufacturer's own cleaning guidance before you wash it.
How big is the cushion?
It measures 43 x 43cm, a square size that suits a sofa, an armchair or the head of a bed, where the printed front can be seen clearly.
What is the piped trim?
A contrast piping runs along the full edge of the cushion, giving it a defined, tailored line rather than a soft rolled seam where the front and back panels meet.
Where is it made?
It is designed, printed and made in the United Kingdom, according to the supplier's own information for this cushion.