CUSHIONS
Palestrina London's exquisite cushions are made to order and embroidered by hand using the finest metallic yarns, silk threads and applique techniques.
The cushions can be edged with a selection of metallic trims to complement the yarns used in the embroidery.
All items are entirely bespoke and can be made to client's own designs and specifications.
Arundel
Chenonceau
Cushion design inspired by an early 20th Century embroidered handkerchief. Hand embroidered in antiqued gold threads and cord work with metallic coiled stitches. Shown here embroidered onto Turnell & Gigon Velours Elysee col 0609 silk velvet.
Ref: SCU001
Approx size: 50cm x 50cm
All cushions are entirely bespoke and handmade to order
Cheverny
Contemporary hand embroidered design embellished with innovative techniques using fine but industrial looking antiqued silver and pewter metallic links, secured with minute “rivets”.
Ref: SCU004
Approx size: 45cm x 45cm
Shown here embroidered onto Vendome col 706 silk velvet available from Turnell & Gigon.
All cushions are entirely bespoke and handmade to order.
Chinese Blossom
Stunning blossom design hand embroidered in coloured yarns onto satin.
Shown here Hand embroidered onto Satin la tour 6001 and backed and piped in Elysee 601 silk velvet from Turnell & Gigon.
Ref: SCU009
Approx size: 45cm x 45cm
All cushions are entirely bespoke and handmade to order
Essonnes
Inspired by a Japanese kimono detail designed to complement our hand embroidered artwork - Chamarande the dragon.
Hand embroidered in antiqued silver and dark silver threads with metallic coiled stitches and completed with an 8mm silver cord
Ref: SCU010
Approx size: 30cm x 40cm
Shown here embroidered onto Turnell & Gigon Satin la tour 6034 to the front and Velours Elysee 0609 silk velvet to the back
All cushions are entirely bespoke and handmade to order.
Laval
Delicately hand embroidered cushion design of scrolling foliage and flowers in antiqued silver metallic threads on a softly coloured silk velvet ground
Ref: SCU008
Approx size: 60cm x 40cm
Shown here embroidered onto Elysee 0609 silk velvet available from Turnell & Gigon
All cushions are entirely bespoke and handmade to order.
Montpelier
Cushion design inspired by a 19th Century ottoman embroidery.
Hand embroidered in light silver metallic threads with flowers delicately highlighted in pinks and blues.
Shown here embroidered onto Turnell & Gigon Clarissa silk Tiber PG-1020-18
Ref: SCU005
Approx size: 45cm x 45cm
All cushions are entirely bespoke and handmade to order
Riberac
Cushion design inspired by a 16th Century decorative bed hanging delicately hand embroidered in bronze and antiqued gold threads.
Shown here embroidered onto Turnell & Gigon Satin La Tour col 6234
Ref: SCU002
Approx size: 40cm x 50cm
All cushions are entirely bespoke and handmade to order
Troussay
Inspired by a section of 18th Century boulle marquetry on a French armoire, interpreted on superb quality linen with silk velvet and satin appliqué techniques with antiqued metallic stitch outline.
Approx size: 50cm x 50cm
Shown here embroidered onto Dressy 1998 col 32 linen available from Turnell & Gigon.
All cushions are entirely bespoke and handmade to order.