Winter Woods Jacquard Chenille Cushion - Emerald

The Winter Woods cushion carries a woodblock-inspired scene of forest animals and trees, woven into a chenille jacquard rather than printed on top. Look closely at the cloth and you can see the pattern built from the weave itself, deer, a leaping hare, a squirrel and a stag set among ferns and branching trees, picked out in two tones of emerald green. The jacquard method means the design is worked into the fabric in both directions, so the cushion is reversible and the same picture reads clearly on either face. It measures 50 x 50cm, the standard square that most cushion pads are made to.

This is a piece for a living room, a reading chair or a made-up bed where you want depth of colour and something to look at. The deep green sits well against wood-panelled walls, natural oak furniture and pale neutral throws, and works just as happily on a plainer sofa where it becomes the point of interest. At 50 x 50cm it holds its shape on a full-size sofa without disappearing, and a pair either end frames a seat neatly. The woodland scene suits a country or lodge-style room, though the graphic, two-tone treatment keeps it from feeling fussy.

The cover is woven from 100% polyester chenille, a yarn with a raised, velvety pile that gives the surface its soft handle and its hard-wearing character; polyester holds colour well and resists everyday wear, which matters on a cushion that gets leaned on. It is finished with a piped trim around the edge and a hidden zip, so the cover closes cleanly with no visible fastening. Emerald is one of several jewel-toned colourways in the Winter Woods range, so you can pair this cushion with matching pieces across the range for a coordinated look.

Is the cushion cover reversible?

Yes. Because the pattern is woven into the fabric as a jacquard rather than printed, the same woodland design appears clearly on both faces of the cover.

What size pad does this cushion take?

The cover measures 50 x 50cm, the standard square size, so a 50cm pad fills it well and a slightly larger pad gives a fuller, plumper finish.

What does chenille feel like?

Chenille is a yarn with a short raised pile, so the surface has a soft, velvety handle while the woven jacquard construction keeps it firm and hard-wearing.

How does the cover open?

There is a hidden zip fastening along one edge, which lets you remove the pad easily while keeping the closure out of sight for a clean finish.

Can I match it with other pieces?

Yes. Emerald is one of several jewel-toned colourways in the Winter Woods range, so you can coordinate this cushion with other items in the same range.