Strawberry Thief Jacquard Velvet Cushion - Berry

This cushion carries the Strawberry Thief pattern, William Morris's 1883 design of thrushes stealing fruit among trailing flowers and foliage. Here it is woven as a jacquard rather than printed, so the birds, the tulips and the scrolling leaves are formed in the weave itself, giving the front real depth and texture. The ground reads as a deep berry red, worked with slate blues, soft greys, cream and warm gold. The reverse is a plain velvet in a matching berry pink, and a piped edge runs all the way round the seam. The cover measures 55 x 55cm and is made from 100% polyester.

A square 55cm cushion is a generous size that holds its shape well on a sofa, an armchair or the end of a bed. The palette here is built to sit with darker, warmer rooms, and it works happily against navy panelling, natural wood and cream upholstery, as much as against a plainer neutral scheme. Because the pattern is busy and confident, one on its own reads as the anchor of a seating group, while a pair frames a sofa without competing. The Strawberry Thief motif also appears across Morris & Co. curtains and coordinating pieces, so a single cushion can tie into a wider window or bedroom scheme.

The construction is worth knowing before you buy. The patterned front is jacquard-woven, the reverse is a smooth velvet, and the two are joined with a piped trim that gives the edge a crisp, defined line. A zip closure runs along one seam, so the cover comes off for cleaning and goes back on without fuss. The whole cover is polyester, a hard-wearing fibre that resists creasing and keeps its colour well in a room that catches the light. Style it as the single richest note in a quiet room, or layer it with the plainer velvets in your existing cushions to let the pattern lead.

Is the pattern printed or woven into the fabric?

The front is jacquard-woven, which means the Strawberry Thief design is formed within the weave itself rather than printed on top, giving it texture and depth.

What is the reverse of the cushion like?

The back is a plain velvet in a berry pink, so the cushion has a smooth, soft face to turn outward if you prefer a quieter look on any given day.

How big is the cushion cover?

The cover measures 55 x 55cm, a generous square that sits well on a sofa, an armchair or across the end of a bed.

Does the cover come off?

Yes, there is a zip closure along one seam, so the cover can be removed and refitted easily when you need to clean it.

What is the cushion made from?

The cover is 100% polyester, a hard-wearing fibre that resists creasing and holds its colour well in rooms that catch a lot of daylight.