Pineberry Forest Animal Velvet Cushion - Plum

This is a plum-purple velvet cushion from the Pineberry Forest range, with a red squirrel embroidered onto the front. The squirrel sits among fine grey-green foliage, worked in dense thread that catches the light differently from the smooth velvet ground around it. It measures 45 x 45cm, the standard square size that suits most sofas and beds, and is made from 100% polyester velvet. The face carries the embroidery; the reverse is plain velvet in the same deep plum.

A single embroidered cushion like this does most of its work as a punctuation mark rather than a matched set. The rich plum reads warm against greens, rusts and other autumnal tones, so it sits happily on a bed dressed in woodland prints or on a darker sofa where you want one point of interest. The animal motif makes it an easy choice for anyone drawn to countryside and nature themes, and the square format tucks neatly into the corner of a settee or props against pillows.

The cushion is finished with a contrasting piped edge in cream, which runs around all four sides and frames the plum velvet, visible in profile as a neat raised cord. A zip closure lets you remove the cover, and polyester velvet holds its colour and pile well with gentle handling. As a made fibre it is hard-wearing and resists the fading that daylight can bring to natural cloth. The embroidered face benefits from being kept out of the wash where you can; treat the piped trim gently so the cord keeps its shape. It pairs naturally with the wider Pineberry Forest range, whose green woodland prints share the same red-squirrel theme.

Is the squirrel printed or embroidered?

It is embroidered, stitched in thread directly onto the velvet, so the animal and the surrounding foliage have real texture and stand slightly proud of the smooth ground.

What size is this cushion?

It measures 45 x 45cm, the common square size, which means it fits most standard cushion pads and sits comfortably on a sofa, chair or bed.

Does the cover come off for cleaning?

Yes, there is a zip closure along one edge so you can take the cover off the pad whenever you need to.

What is the reverse like?

The back is plain plum velvet in the same shade as the front, with no embroidery, and a contrasting cream piped edge runs around all four sides.

Will the velvet suit an autumnal scheme?

The deep plum works well with greens, rusts and warm neutrals, so it settles easily into woodland and countryside-themed rooms.