de Le Cuona | Merino Cushion with Blanket Stitch – Ocean

This is a merino cushion from de Le Cuona, finished with a blanket stitch around the edge, in a colour called Ocean. The stitch is the detail that matters: it gives the cushion a deliberate, slightly domestic edge, the sort of finishing you associate with a good blanket, and it keeps the piece from looking too tailored. Merino has a soft, dry hand that invites you to pick it up, and a blue like this one adds depth without shouting.

The facts we have from the supplier are straightforward. The cushion is catalogued under reference MCS3C, it measures 40 cm in width and it is sold each, so you buy it one at a time and can build a group at your own pace. The material is merino, as the name states. We have no further figures to give you on filling, depth or care instructions in the information we hold, so please ask us if you need these confirmed before ordering.

We would put one or two of these on a sofa in a sitting room, where a smaller 40 cm square sits well alongside larger cushions in linen or velvet. They also work at the foot or head of a bed, set against white or natural bedding, and on a reading chair, where the soft merino is pleasant against the back. For pairing, Ocean sits well with oatmeal, stone and warm grey, and it settles nicely next to brown leather or dark timber, which warms the blue.

As for care, treat a wool cushion gently. Keep it out of strong direct sunlight, which will fade the colour over time, and plump it regularly so the shape holds. Because we have not been given cleaning guidance for this piece, we would confirm it with us before attempting to clean it, and avoid washing it at home. A group of cushions in varied sizes looks more considered than a set of matching ones, so consider this a smaller accent within a larger arrangement.