Description
The Shiraz cushion carries a large-scale floral damask worked in gold across a deep emerald green ground. It is a jacquard, which means the pattern is woven into the cloth rather than printed on top, so the leaves, scrolls and blooms have real depth and hold their definition from both sides. The face has a soft, slightly raised chenille-style hand, and the whole cushion is finished with a twisted rope pipe in gold that follows every edge. It measures 45 x 45cm, the standard square size that most cushion pads are sold to fit.
This is a cushion for a room that wants some warmth and richness rather than a pale scheme. The green and gold sit well against dark panelled walls, a neutral velvet armchair or a mid-toned wooden frame, and it works equally on a bed as an accent against plainer bedding. Because the design is reversible, you get the same pattern whichever way it falls, which is useful on a sofa where cushions get turned and plumped through the day. One or a pair reads as deliberate; grouped with plain cushions in gold, cream or a deeper green it anchors the arrangement.
The cover is made from 100% polyester, which is why it is hard-wearing and resists everyday marks, and the piping is a separate applied gold trim rather than a woven-in border. Closure is a hidden zip, so nothing interrupts the pattern across the front. This is a dry-clean-only cushion, so it suits a spot where it will be enjoyed rather than heavily handled. If you like the look across a room, the wider Shiraz range extends to matching curtains in the same emerald and gold damask.
Specification
| Material |
100% polyester |
| Design |
Traditional floral damask jacquard, reversible |
| Construction |
Woven jacquard face with gold piped trim and hidden zip closure |
| Size |
45 x 45cm |
| Washing |
Dry clean only |
| Sold as |
Single cushion |
Frequently Asked
Is the cover reversible?
Yes, the damask pattern is woven right through so both faces carry the same emerald and gold design, and either side can sit forward.
What size pad should I buy for this cushion?
The cover is 45 x 45cm, so a 45cm square pad fits well. Many people size up slightly to a 50cm pad for a fuller, plumper look.
How do I clean it?
This cushion is dry clean only, so take it to a professional cleaner rather than putting it through a home wash, which protects the woven pile and the gold trim.
Does the cover come off?
Yes, there is a hidden zip along one edge so the cover can be removed from the pad, and the zip is concealed so it does not break up the pattern.
Is the fabric hard-wearing?
Made from 100% polyester, the cover is durable and resists everyday marks, which makes it a sensible choice for a sofa or armchair that sees regular use.