Description
This is a festive velvet cushion in a deep raspberry red, carrying the word 'Noel' in flowing applique rope across its face. The lettering is worked in twisted cord, cream wound through with gold, so the script catches the light and stands proud of the pile. The base is a cotton velvet, and at 40 x 60cm the cushion is a generous rectangular bolster shape rather than a small square, giving the sweeping cursive room to run.
It is made for Christmas and reads as exactly that. Set it along the back of a sofa, on an armchair or across the foot of a bed through the festive weeks, where the plush red and gold sit naturally against candlelight, greenery and a tree. The long rectangular format works well laid in front of larger square cushions, and the deep colour holds its own against neutral upholstery and cream throws. It is a seasonal piece you bring out and put away, so there is no need to build a whole scheme around it.
The velvet is pure cotton, which gives it a soft, matt nap and a natural weight in the hand rather than the sheen of a synthetic pile. The front carries the applique rope 'Noel' motif, while the reverse is left plain. Around the edge runs an applique rope Oxford flange, a flat bordered surround worked with the same cord, which frames the front and adds a little structure to the shape. Store it flat and away from damp between seasons so the velvet keeps its lift, and shake it out when it comes back into the room. It brings a warm, traditional note to a Christmas setting without asking for much fuss.
Specification
| Material |
100% cotton velvet |
| Design |
Applique rope 'Noel' lettering, plain reverse |
| Construction |
Applique rope Oxford flange edge |
| Size |
40 x 60cm |
| Sold as |
Single cushion |
| Country of origin |
Not stated |
Frequently Asked
What is the cushion made of?
The cover is 100% cotton velvet, which gives a soft matt nap with a natural weight rather than the shine of a synthetic pile.
What does the front look like?
The word 'Noel' runs across the front in cursive applique rope, twisted cream and gold cord, on a deep red velvet base with a plain reverse.
What is the Oxford flange edge?
It is a flat bordered surround worked with the same applique rope, framing the front of the cushion and giving the rectangular shape a little extra structure.
What size is it?
It measures 40 x 60cm, a long rectangular bolster shape, so it has room for the sweeping lettering and layers well in front of square cushions.
How should I look after it between seasons?
Store it flat and away from damp so the velvet keeps its lift, and shake it out to freshen the pile when it comes back into the room.