What does the Modern cover look like?
It is a light piece. A white ground carries warm patchwork panels of orange, green, pink, blue and red folk florals, geometrics and tiny mirror dots. The edge is plain white, with only a few tassels, so it looks clean and pared back.
Will a light base be hard to keep clean?
A white ground shows marks more than a dark one, so a little routine care helps. Shake it out and spot clean small marks with cold water and a mild soap as soon as they happen. For a full clean, hand wash gently or dry clean, and keep it away from oily snacks on the sofa.
Which size should I pick?
It comes in 16 x 16, 18 x 18 and 32 x 32 inches. For a sofa or armchair, 16 or 18 inches is the usual choice. Pick 32 x 32 inches if you want a large floor cushion or a single oversized piece for a daybed or bay window.
What is the right way to wash it?
Hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent, turned inside out, or dry clean. Wash it separately, as the bright patches may release a little colour onto the white ground in early washes. Press out water gently without wringing, dry flat in shade and iron on the reverse.
What is Kambadiya patchwork?
It is a hand patchwork craft in which pieces of embroidered and patterned cotton are cut and stitched together into one surface. On this cover it is paired with Kantha running stitches and Banjara folk embroidery by the Keshav cooperative in Barmer, Rajasthan.
Can I mix it with other cushions?
Yes, and its white ground makes that easy. It balances darker cushions in black, navy or maroon, and grouping one light cover with one or two deep ones gives a layered folk look without feeling heavy.