Khamma Ghani Smooth Elephant Patchwork Cotton Cushion Covers

What does the howdah on the elephant look like?

The elephant carries a decorated howdah on its back, made of contrasting patchwork pieces with a stitched outline and small mirror accents. On this cover the elephants pictured are in green, red, blue, yellow and pink patches, so the howdah reads as a bright, layered detail.

Is the light stone base easy to style?

Yes. Light stone is a pale, neutral ground, so it slips easily onto beige, white, grey or wooden furniture. The multicolour elephant then does the work of adding colour, which makes the cover easy to move between a sofa, a bed or a balcony chair.

Who is behind this piece?

It is made in Barmer by a women's self-help group led by master artisan Keshav. We buy directly from him, and every patch on the cover is cut and stitched by hand.

Can I mix it with plain cushions?

Yes, and it looks lovely that way. Pick one colour from the elephant, such as green, red or yellow, and add solid cushions in that shade on either side. The patchwork cover then becomes the focal point of the arrangement.

What size is it?

It is a 16x16 inch cover, made for a 16-inch square cushion. If you already have fillers of that size on your sofa or bed, you can simply slip this cover onto one of them.