A handwoven merino lambswool cushion in a geometric square doubleweave pattern, in shades of green and turquoise with accents of grey and yellow. There are two cushions available with each being unique with respect to the placement of the colours of the geometric pattern. The two cushions available make a pair in the colourway but being individual in design. Both are made by Emma Baker on a Louet floor loom in Salisbury, Wiltshire.
The fabric is woven in an 8-shaft doubleweave structure - a complex technique in which two layers of cloth are woven simultaneously on the loom, then joined selectively to create the geometric pattern. The resulting fabric has a weight and drape that single-layer weaves cannot achieve, and the pattern has a three-dimensional quality that changes slightly depending on the angle of the light.
Construction
Front: handwoven fine merino lambswool in green, turquoise, grey and yellow. Back: plain cotton-polyester fabric in beige with a green button fastening. Cushion pads are included
Dimensions
40cm × 40cm
Material
100% fine merino lambswool (front face). Handwoven on a Louet floor loom in Salisbury, Wiltshire.
Care
Spot-clean with a damp cloth for small marks. If a fuller clean is needed, hand wash the cover gently in cool water and air dry flat. Do not machine wash or tumble dry.
Gifting
A handmade British homeware gift - suitable for housewarming, wedding, birthday or as a distinctive addition to any home
Frequently Asked Questions - Handwoven Merino Cushion
How many cushions does this listing include?
This listing is for one cushion with a pair being available. The two cushions are made from the same warp and share the same colourway - green, turquoise, grey and yellow - but each is unique in the placement of the geometric pattern. They are designed to work together as a pair, with each piece complementing rather than mirroring the other.
What is doubleweave?
Doubleweave is a weaving technique in which two layers of cloth are woven simultaneously on the loom, interlaced at intervals to create a geometric pattern. The result is a fabric that is denser and heavier than a single-layer weave, with a surface that has genuine three-dimensional depth - the geometric squares are not just a colour pattern but a structural feature of the cloth. An 8-shaft doubleweave is a more complex version of this technique, requiring eight separate sets of warp threads to be controlled independently. It is not a pattern that can be printed or applied to a fabric; it can only be created on the loom.
Is a cushion pad/insert included?
Yes - cushion pads are included with both cushions. The covers and pads arrive together ready to use.
How are the cushion covers fastened?
Each cover fastens with a single green button on the beige cotton-polyester back panel. The button fastening allows the cover to be removed for cleaning. The front panel is the handwoven merino lambswool face; the back panel is a plain woven cotton-polyester fabric in beige, chosen to be neutral and non-competing with the handwoven front.
How do I care for these cushion covers?
Spot-clean small marks with a damp cloth - this is sufficient for most everyday use. If a fuller clean is needed, remove the cover (unbutton the back panel), hand wash gently in cool water with a mild detergent, and dry flat. Do not machine wash or tumble dry the handwoven merino front. The cotton-polyester back panel is more robust, but washing the cover as a single piece on the same cool hand-wash cycle is the safest approach.
Will the colours fade or run?
The yarns used are dyed before weaving and the colours are fixed. Washing in cool water as directed should not cause fading or colour run. As with any natural fibre, prolonged direct sunlight over time may affect colour depth slightly - this is normal for any wool textile and not specific to these cushions.
Are these cushions suitable as a gift?
Yes. They make a great handmade homeware gift. They work particularly well as a housewarming or wedding gift - the contemporary geometric pattern suits a range of interior styles and the green and turquoise colourway is versatile without being generic.