Description
This outdoor cushion carries William Morris's Snakeshead print, a botanical design first drawn in 1876, rendered here in deep indigo with leaf-green foliage and pale cream and gold blooms. It measures 40 x 60cm, a generous lumbar shape that supports the lower back rather than sitting square, which makes it better suited to a bench or the back of a sofa than to stacking. The cover is 100% polyester and printed, with the pattern mirrored so it reads symmetrically across the width.
It is made for outside. The fabric is treated for outdoor use and water resistant, so it can stay on a garden bench, a patio chair or a covered seat through the seasons rather than being carried in and out with every change in the weather. The colouring sits easily alongside natural wood, dark metal frames and terracotta, and the lumbar proportion works well behind a deeper seat cushion where a square would perch too high. Its indigo ground reads darker and more restful than the brighter red and green colourways in the same range, if you want the print without the heat.
The cover is finished with an oxford border, the flat framing edge you can see running around the front, and closes with a zip so it lifts off easily for cleaning. Polyester holds printed colour well and resists fading and moisture, which is what lets this pattern live outdoors in the first place. If you are dressing a bench or a wider seat, the Snakeshead print also appears in other colourways within this range, so you can set the indigo against a warmer red or a paler green for contrast.
Specification
| Material |
100% polyester |
| Design |
Snakeshead floral print, 1876 William Morris design, mirrored motif |
| Construction |
Printed cover with oxford border, zip closure, water resistant, treated for outdoor use |
| Size |
40 x 60cm |
| Colour |
Indigo / Leaf Green |
Frequently Asked
Can this cushion be left outside?
Yes. The fabric is treated for outdoor use and water resistant, so it is made to stay on a garden bench or patio seat through the seasons.
What are the dimensions and shape?
It measures 40 x 60cm, a rectangular lumbar shape rather than a square, which suits the back of a bench or a deeper seat.
What is the cover made from?
The cover is 100% polyester, which holds printed colour well and resists moisture, making it a practical choice for outdoor furniture.
How do I take the cover off?
The cover has a zip closure along the seam, so it lifts off easily when you want to clean it or store it away.
Where does the pattern come from?
The Snakeshead design was created by William Morris in 1876, a mirrored floral drawn from his botanical archive, printed here in indigo and leaf green.
Does the print come in other colours?
Yes, the Snakeshead print appears in other colourways within this range, including a warmer red and a paler green, so you can mix tones.