Strawberry Thief Jacquard Velvet Cushion - Forest Green

This cushion carries William Morris's Strawberry Thief, the 1883 design of birds among fruit and foliage, worked here as a jacquard rather than a print. Jacquard means the pattern is woven into the cloth on the loom, so the birds, flowers and trailing leaves are built from the threads themselves rather than laid on top. On the front you can see the depth this gives: creams, golds, ambers and soft greens read against a deep forest ground, with the two facing birds that give the design its name sitting clearly among the strawberries. The cover measures 55cm square, a generous size that holds its shape on a sofa or bed.

It suits a room that leans traditional or country, and it sits happily against wood furniture, warm neutrals and other greens. The matching Strawberry Thief curtains in the same forest colourway make an obvious pairing if you are dressing a whole room, but the cushion stands on its own just as well on a plain chair or a neutral sofa, where the woven detail does the work. Because the reverse is a plain forest green velvet, you can turn it over for a quieter look or set it print-side-up when you want the pattern to lead.

The reverse is velvet, giving a soft matt pile that contrasts with the crisp woven face, and the whole cover is finished with a piped edge that defines the seam and helps the cushion sit square. A zip closure runs along one side so the cover comes off easily. The cover is made from polyester throughout, which is hard-wearing, holds colour well and resists creasing. It is one piece in a wider Strawberry Thief range that runs to curtains in the same design, so you can carry the pattern across a room if you wish.

What does jacquard mean on this cushion?

Jacquard is a weaving technique where the pattern is built into the cloth on the loom, so the birds and flowers are formed from the threads rather than printed on the surface, which gives real depth and texture.

What is the back of the cushion like?

The reverse is a plain forest green velvet with a soft matt pile, which contrasts with the woven front and lets you turn the cushion for a quieter look when you want one.

How big is the cushion cover?

The cover measures 55cm by 55cm, a generous square that works well on a sofa, an armchair or across the head of a bed alongside other cushions.

Does the cover come off for cleaning?

Yes, there is a zip closure along one side, so you can remove the cover from the pad easily whenever you need to.

Is this design part of a wider range?

Yes, the same Strawberry Thief design in this forest colourway is also available as curtains, so you can carry the pattern through a room if you like.

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