Khamma Ghani Watusi Elephant Patchwork Cotton Cushion Covers

Which colours appear in the elephant patchwork?

The elephants pictured are pieced from red, orange, brown, teal and green patches on a soft peach ground. The teal and green give a fresh contrast to the warm red and orange, and the decorated howdah and stitched outline hold all those colours together in one clear shape.

What is Kantha patchwork?

Patchwork is a traditional technique of sewing separate fabric pieces together to make a larger design. On this Khamma Ghani cover, the pieces form a large elephant with a howdah, which is then outlined with stitching and finished with small mirror accents, all by hand in Barmer.

Where can I place it at home?

It brightens a neutral sofa, a bed with white or cream linen, a cane chair on the balcony or a diwan in the living room. Because the ground is a light peach, it suits warm rooms with wood and terracotta especially well.

Will mine be identical to the picture?

Not identical, but close. The overall colour stays similar, while the patches can vary because the same fabrics are very hard to find again. That variation, along with minor irregularities from the hand process, is what makes each cover unique.

How should I wash it?

Wash it by hand in cold water with a mild detergent, and avoid bleach. After washing, lay it flat and let it dry in the shade rather than in strong, direct sunlight.

What size is it?

It measures 16x16 inches, which fits a standard 16-inch square cushion filler. That size works well on most sofas, armchairs and beds, and is easy to pair with other cushions you already own.