de Le Cuona | Batik Block Print Cushion with Fringing – Charcoal

This is a cushion from de Le Cuona, printed in a batik block pattern in Charcoal and finished with a fringe around the edge. Block printing gives a pattern that is never quite mechanical: the marks vary slightly from one impression to the next, and that irregularity is what makes the surface feel made by hand. Charcoal is a deep, soft grey rather than a hard black, so the print reads as a quiet texture across the front rather than a bold graphic. The fringing adds a little movement and a softly tailored edge.

The cushion measures 50 cm in width and is sold each, under the reference BAT2C. The supplier has not given us further detail on the filling, the composition of the cover or the exact depth, and we would rather not guess at those. We are happy to confirm them against the current de Le Cuona information before you order, so you know exactly what is arriving. As with any hand-printed piece, we would expect small variations in the pattern from cushion to cushion, which we regard as part of its character.

We tend to use a cushion like this to settle a sofa that is otherwise plain, perhaps a linen or wool sofa in oatmeal or pale stone, where a single charcoal print gives the arrangement some definition. It also works well at the head of a bed against white or natural linen, and on a window seat where it can be paired with a plain bolster. We would mix it with a solid cushion in a related tone and one in a softer neutral, so that the print stays a note rather than the whole tune.

On arrival, we would plump the cushion and set it with the fringe sitting neatly outwards rather than tucked behind. For a sofa, a group of three or four in varied sizes reads more naturally than a row of identical ones, and we would keep the printed cushion towards the corner. For care, we suggest checking the label and, as with all fringed pieces, avoiding anything too vigorous: a gentle shake and regular brushing keep the trim tidy, and professional cleaning is the safer route.