The Lola Cushion in Shaded Brown is the most painterly of Anke Drechsel's cushion designs. A single large composition sweeps across the face: scrolling stems carry open roses in rose-pink and cream, star-shaped flowers in powder blue, toothed leaves edged in teal and gold, and a small bird perched quietly among the branches. The embroidery is generous in scale and varied in technique — satin stitch, raised padded forms, fine stem stitch — worked on a silk velvet ground that moves between deep tobacco-brown and warm amber depending on the light.
Designed in Germany and made by hand in India, each Lola Cushion is embroidered on the frame, piece by piece, with fabric dyed to Drechsel's own colour specifications.
45 × 45 cm
ABOUT the MAKER
Anke Drechsel
Discover the world of Anke Drechsel—German textile designer and renowned maker of hand-embroidered home textiles and accessories. Founded in 1986, her atelier in Karlsruhe produces exceptional velvet cushions and decorative pieces, each crafted by skilled artisans. With a focus on slow, meticulous craftsmanship and bespoke dyeing techniques, every piece embodies timeless luxury. Explore Anke Drechsel’s heirloom-quality collection, available online at Tessuti.
