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Odette Pear Pure Linen Cushion

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Inspired by traditional Indian textiles, the Odette Cushion brings a sense of warmth and craftsmanship to the home. Hand block printed by skilled artisans, Odette features a delicate trailing floral design in French Blue and Pear tones, creating a beautifully layered and timeless aesthetic.

Crafted from 100% linen, the intricate pattern is complemented by a contrasting stripe trim that frames the design and adds a playful, considered detail. Rich in character and artisanal charm, Odette pairs effortlessly with both plain linens and patterned textiles, making it an easy addition to bedrooms and living spaces alike.

Designed in Melbourne and handcrafted using traditional techniques, each cushion celebrates the beauty of slow-made textiles.

This product is hand block printed on pure linen, a true artisan product. Block printing provides a sustainable livelihood for local craftspeople and their families, and we are proud to support these communities while preserving generations of textile-making expertise. Learn more about the block printing process here.

  • 50 x 50cm
  • 100% Linen
  • Featuring a delicate trailing floral design in French Blue and Pear tones
  • Hand Block Printed in Jaipur, India
  • OEKO-TEX® certified
  • Includes plush feather insert (Responsible Down Standard Certified)
  • Each piece is unique due to the handcrafted printing process
  • Please see studio image for most accurate colour

The Making Of

Hand Block Printed in Jaipur

Block printing is a centuries-old craft. Though it might be the simplest and slowest of all textile printing methods, it yields some of the most beautiful results.

This ancient technique demands precision and patience: each block is skilfully hand carved then carefully, laboriously, lined up by eye upon the fabric. It is these human processes that result, inevitably, in slight irregularities. A machine-printed fabric might, by contrast, be perfectly executed, yet it is somehow always a little flat, lacking the inherent liveliness of a hand printed piece.

Step 1: Hand Carving

The design is drawn or transferred onto the block’s surface. With a tool kit made up of miniature chisels, hammers and drills the block carver removes the negative space in the design. Precision is paramount since an ornate design – with many colours – might require multiple blocks that must each fit perfectly within the imprint of the first. After they are carved the blocks are soaked in mustard oil for up to a week to ensure the wood doesn’t crack. Tiny holes are drilled through the blocks, allowing the wood to breathe and to give the block longevity – the studios we work in Jaipur have blocks dating back fifty years.

Step 2: Hand Printing

The block printer begins by marking on the length of cloth, with a piece of chalk and ruler, where the first impressions of the block should be applied. Then they dip the block in the colour and press it firmly and steadily onto the cloth, ensuring a good impression by tapping it smartly on the back with their hand, twice. Each block must be carefully lined up next to the one before – for this reason, the blocks are cut at a slight angle, so that the edge is visible. It can take as many as 300 impressions to produce one metre of cloth. The print studios we work with are immensely proud of India’s block printing heritage and it is our privilege to be able to work alongside them and to learn from their experience.

The Hand Block Printing Process