Embroidered Black Jungle Giraffe Lumbar Pillow

The giraffe has found its way through a rather crowded garden. Its long neck crosses leafy fronds and clusters of flowers, while a toucan appears at the far edge of the cushion. On the black ground, ochre, teal, cream and green stitches separate into distinct shapes instead of dissolving into a general tropical print. There is something appealing about discovering the second animal after you have already noticed the first. The small scene has more going on than it initially lets you see.

Dense embroidery gives that picture its texture. Different directions of stitching describe the giraffe's patterned coat, the narrow leaves and the rounded flower clusters, so the surface changes as your eye moves across it. Set it against a plain sofa and you can appreciate those differences without surrounding the cushion with more foliage. A solid ochre or deep green cushion nearby will pick up one part of the palette; the black ground connects the whole scene to darker furniture just as easily. The rectangular shape is useful here, letting the animal's neck travel across the design rather than crowding it into a square.

The 30 × 50 cm cover has a plain black reverse with a horizontal closure flap. It is available on its own or with a down-like fibre insert, depending on whether you are refreshing a cushion you already have or adding a new one. This is a good piece for someone who likes a little narrative in their textiles, but still wants a considered colour combination. Look for the giraffe first, then the bird, then the small changes in threadwork. An everyday cushion becomes a miniature scene that you can keep coming back to without rearranging the entire room.

Product Details

Design: Giraffe and tropical jungle scene with toucan, foliage, palm leaves, and blossoms

Color: Black ground with multicolored embroidery

Material: Fabric cover with dense decorative embroidery

Reverse: Plain black fabric with a horizontal closure flap

Dimensions: 30 x 50 cm

Options: Cover only or with a down-like fibre insert

Included Items: The cover-only option does not include an insert. The with-insert option includes a down-like fibre insert.