Indian Pitta

A stubby-tailed little bird that hops around on the forest floor in search of insects. It is often heard before it's seen as its colours blend in with its surroundings to provide a wonderful camouflage. Its habitat extends from the sub-Himalayas down to Sri Lanka.

This cushion is a veritable jeweller’s workshop of loose uncut Columbian emeralds interspersed with topaz crystals loosely arranged in a starburst pattern. Add some bling to your sofa with this dazzling plump rectangle.

Details:

Material- Cotton Velvet

Dimensions- 65cm x 45cm

Pad- 100% Duck Feather

Delivery: Please allow up to 4 weeks for this Bespoke cushion to be created and delivered.

About: Designer Anjali Hood started life in the magical circus that is Bombay (now Mumbai). It was here that Anjali discovered how bird feathers of different shapes and colours can combine to create such a variety of beautiful patterns. A single bird can have several ‘outfits’ depending on the seasons and stage. For male birds the mating season sees them in their finest regalia, and the colours and patterns of young birds can vastly differ from those of the adults.

Anjali’s attention to the plight of birds was raised when she read of the wanton massacre of Amur Falcons in Nagaland (northeastern India) a couple of years ago. The birds migrate annually between Siberia and east Africa, but stop en-route in Nagaland. The Nagas had placed large nets to capture the birds on their stopover, and had killed around 100,000 within the space of one week.

And as her designs are inspired by bird and feather patterns, it was natural for her to tie up with a suitable bird charity. BirdLife International fitted the bill (no pun intended) perfectly as they fund programmes for the conservation of birds and their habitats worldwide.

An initial collection of six cushions are currently available for purchase. With the sale of each item a donation will be made to BirdLife International. The charity not only protects birds but supports those with a keen interest in birding as an activity. Helping to appreciate the delicate balance of nature could be instrumental in saving the wider environment.

Indian Pitta

£139.00

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