Strawberry Thief Jacquard Velvet Cushion - Biscuit

This cushion carries the Strawberry Thief pattern, William Morris's 1883 design of birds among fruit and foliage, woven here as a jacquard rather than printed. That matters: a jacquard builds the pattern into the weave itself, using different coloured threads to form the birds, berries and scrolling leaves, so the design has real depth and texture where you touch it rather than sitting flat on the surface. The face shows the motif in soft greys, warm biscuit tones and cream, with small touches of amber in the fruit. It measures 55 x 55cm, a generous square that holds its shape on a sofa or a bed.

A 55cm square is the size most people reach for as the anchor cushion on a three-seat sofa, and it works equally well propped against pillows on a bed or set in a reading chair. The muted, warm-neutral palette sits comfortably against natural wood, greens and stone-coloured walls, so it suits a country-leaning or a pared-back room alike. If you are building a group, this size takes the front position with smaller cushions layered behind it.

The face is jacquard-woven from polyester, which holds colour well and resists creasing, and the reverse is a plain velvet in the same biscuit tone, giving you a smooth, soft side to turn outward if you want a quieter look. A piped edge runs around the seam, which sharpens the outline and helps the cover keep its square shape over time. A zip along one edge means the cover comes off for cleaning and the pad slides out easily. Follow the care label for washing. Turn the cushion occasionally so both faces wear evenly, and it will keep its shape through daily use.

Is the pattern printed or woven in?

It is jacquard-woven, which means the birds and foliage are formed by coloured threads in the weave itself, giving the design texture and depth rather than a flat printed surface.

What is on the back of the cushion?

The reverse is a plain velvet in the same biscuit tone, so you have a smooth soft side you can turn outward for a quieter look when you want it.

Does the cover come off for cleaning?

Yes, there is a zip along one edge so the cover slides off the pad easily. Please follow the instructions on the care label for washing.

What size is this cushion and where does it suit?

It measures 55 x 55cm, a generous square that works as the anchor cushion on a sofa or propped against pillows on a bed.

What colours are in the design?

The face reads as soft greys, warm biscuit and cream, with small touches of amber in the fruit, set against natural wood and stone tones nicely.

Is this a genuine William Morris design?

Yes, Strawberry Thief is Morris's 1883 pattern, reinterpreted here as a jacquard weave while keeping the detail of the original birds and berries.