Tierra Abstract Velvet Cushion - Jet

The Tierra cushion is a 50cm square cut velvet cushion in jet black, with a raised abstract design that travels across the whole face in irregular, branching lines. The pattern is worked by cutting the pile at different heights, so the raised velvet ridges sit against a flatter, paler ground and the two catch the light differently. The close-up shows how the design reads as a soft metallic tracery over deep black pile, shifting as you move past it. It is made from 100% polyester, and the front and back both carry the design, so there is no plain reverse to hide.

This is a cushion that does most of its work in a fairly plain room. Set against a mid-grey or taupe armchair, or on a sofa in a muted scheme, the black ground gives a quiet weight and the raised pattern keeps it from reading as flat. It suits a living room or a bedroom, and it sits comfortably alongside solid velvets and plain linens where you want texture rather than a busy print. Because the design covers both faces, you can plump it, turn it and drop it anywhere without checking which side is up.

The cover fastens with a discreet zip along one edge, so it lifts off the pad for cleaning without a visible closure interrupting the pattern. Polyester velvet holds its pile well and resists creasing, which is what keeps the raised design crisp with daily use. The Tierra design comes in a spread of colourways beyond this jet black, including warmer amber and caramel tones and paler neutrals, so if you like the pattern but want it lighter or warmer there is scope to mix and match across a seating group.

Is the pattern on both sides of the cushion?

Yes, this is a double-sided cushion, so the abstract cut velvet design appears on the front and the back with no plain reverse.

What does cut velvet mean for how it looks?

Cut velvet has the pile trimmed to different heights, which creates raised areas and flatter areas that catch the light differently and give the design its texture.

How do I get the cover off to clean it?

There is a discreet zip along one edge, so you can slide the cover off the pad without a visible fastening breaking up the pattern.

What size is the cushion?

It is a 50 by 50 centimetre square, which is a common size that works well on both sofas and beds among other cushions.

Does the polyester velvet crease?

Polyester velvet holds its pile well and resists creasing, so the raised design tends to stay crisp with everyday use around the home.