Anna + Nina
Colourful Summer Embroidery Removable-Cover Cushion 40 X 60 Cm
CA$129.00CAD
In Stock
This is a rectangular decorative cushion with a removable cover featuring colorful summer embroidery. The cover is 100% cotton with a contrasting solid back and piped trim, and it contains a polyester fill. It measures 40 x 60 cm (16 x 24 in) and is machine washable thanks to a hidden zipper on the edging.
- Material
- 100% cotton cover, polyester fill
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Throw Pillows
Color
Patterned Ecru
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
A colourful cushion with summer embroidery, removable cotton cover, and polyester fill.
Removable cover with hidden zip, washable, contrasting piped trim.
- Material
- 100% cotton cover, polyester fill
- Secondary
- polyester
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Decor > Throw Pillows
Additional Attributes
- colourful summer embroidery
- removable cover
- 100% cotton
- contrasting solid back
- polyester fill
- contrasting piped trim
- washable
- hidden zip
Product Insights
The Anna + Nina Colourful Summer cushion is a maximalist, travel-inspired piece with embroidery motifs from Southeast Asia, offering an escapist clash of prints and colors. Sold complete at Simons for $129 CAD with a 100% cotton cover and polyester fill insert, its hidden zip and contrasting piping facilitate easy cover removal and seam protection, while the solid back prevents snagging and allows flipping. A key tradeoff: for a plump designer look, a 20x28" insert is recommended over the included 16x24" one. The brand plans collections a year ahead and ships by boat to reduce carbon footprint, supporting conscious consumption.
Verified claims
- Design heritage
- Maximalist, travel-inspired cushion that brings an escapist, tongue-in-cheek clash to any room.
- Sustainability
- Since 2025, collections are planned a year ahead and shipped by boat to lower carbon footprint.
- Design narrative
- Design inspired by Southeast Asian travels and a maximalist, mismatch aesthetic.
- Insert sizing
- For a plump designer look, use a 20x28″ insert with this 16x24″ cover.
- Hidden zip
- The hidden zip enables one-motion insert removal and swapping.
- Value
- $129 CAD includes both the cover and the polyester fill insert.
- Brand narrative
- Travel-inspired maximalist design with boat-only shipping for conscious consumption.
- Maximalist styling
- Intentionally mismatched for maximalist layered settings with clashing prints.
- Versatility
- Patterned front, solid back; piped trim and hidden zip contain pattern.
- Practicality
- Sold complete, machine-washable breathable cover, shape-retaining fill.
- Escapist design
- Maximalist design with embroidery motifs inspired by travels to Thailand, Bali, and India.
- Canadian availability
- In stock at Simons for Canadian buyers, no international shipping fees.
- Sustainable production
- Brand transports collections by boat to reduce environmental impact.
- Material
- 100% cotton cover (moisture-wicking, softens, no-snag back); 100% polyester fill (shape-retaining, hypoallergenic)
- Piping
- Contrasting piped trim reinforces cushion seams to protect embroidered front edges from wear
- Reverse side
- Solid back prevents snagging and flips to a solid tone; 'a+n' monogram marks the brand.
- Design story
- Inspired by travels to Southeast Asia and shipped by boat, this cushion embodies an escapist, mismatched aesthetic and slow design.
Product record
- Title
- Colourful Summer Embroidery Removable-Cover Cushion 40 X 60 Cm
- Brand
- Anna + Nina
- Price
- 129 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
The Anna+Nina design philosophy
- Co-founder Anna de Lanoy Meijer is a self-declared maximalist who layers clashing napkins, printed tablecloths, coloured candles, and oversized vases — the entire Anna + Nina universe is designed for this deliberate, exuberant mixing, so this cushion is meant to be combined with other patterns and textures, not used in isolation.
- The brand's founding inspiration came from the founders' travels in Thailand, Bali, and India, bringing the rich colours and intricate details of South East Asian design into European homes — so this cushion's summer embroidery pattern carries that narrative of exotic escape, making it more than just a cushion, but a piece that recalls faraway places.
- The brand now plans collections a year in advance and transports everything by boat instead of air, a sustainability shift that not only reduces carbon footprint but also reflects a slower, more intentional design rhythm — adding a layer of conscious consumption to this cushion's story.
- The brand credits Amsterdam's open-mindedness for its refusal to conform to the restrained Scandinavian style that dominates Dutch interiors; instead, Anna + Nina champions joyful, colourful, free-spirited decor — a deliberate mismatch of textiles and ceramics — so this cushion is an intentional statement of personality rather than a safe, coordinating piece.
- Anna + Nina defines its own aesthetic as escapist, full of colour, and tongue-in-cheek — meaning this cushion is designed not merely as a decorative accessory but as a small, transportive piece of storytelling that injects joy and a playful wink into a room.
Embroidery technique and long-term wear
- The piped trim reinforces the cushion's seams, protecting the edges of the embroidered front panel from wear and helping the decorative stitching stay crisp and aligned even with regular use.
Achieving the right plumpness
- Unlike button closures, the hidden edging zip lets you pull out the insert in one motion without stressing the cotton fabric or the contrast piping — making trial-and-error with different insert fills far more practical.
- 100% polyester fill, such as the one included, is inherently shape-retaining and lightweight — it recovers its loft after use without requiring constant fluffing, a practical advantage for a cushion that doubles as a backrest or floor accent.
- Professional styling guidelines codified in the CushionFun calculator recommend an insert up to 2 inches larger than the cover to eliminate flat corners; for this 16x24" cover, a 20x28" (51x71 cm) insert will achieve the firm, tailored 'karate-chop' look often seen in designer interiors.
How it compares to similar embroidered cushions
- Stocked at Simons, a well-known Canadian department store, the cushion is available without the international shipping fees and import duties that often accompany ordering from European design shops like RoyalDesign (where the Ferm Living counterpart ships from the UK), effectively making the landed cost of the Anna+Nina cushion lower than its European rivals for Canadian buyers even at face-value price parity.
- Anna+Nina cushions are marketed around a 'world travel' design narrative — Monsoon describes the brand as 'inspired by their exotic travels around the world, expect to find rich colours and unique designs' — which makes a cushion like 'Colourful Summer' not just a pillow but a piece of decorative storytelling, a value-added differentiator over minimalist or unbranded embroidered cushions that rely solely on pattern.
- Unlike the widespread embroidered cushion covers sold on Etsy and artisan marketplaces where pricing is typically $25–50 CAD for a pair of covers without inserts, the Anna+Nina cushion arrives ready to use with a polyester fill insert included, which streamlines purchase and eliminates the additional $15–25 cost of sourcing a compatible insert, making the $129 price more competitive when total spend is considered.
Cotton cover feel and seasonal suitability
- A hidden zip along the piping keeps the cover looking seamless and tailored, so the focus remains on the embroidery rather than on closure hardware.
- The plain woven back eliminates embroidery that could snag on textured upholstery, and it lets the cushion play a secondary role as a tonal block when flipped.
- Unlike many decorative cushions that demand dry cleaning, this one is explicitly machine-washable, making it practical for high-touch spots where light-colored cotton would otherwise be a liability.
- Unlike polyester or nylon covers that can pill or retain a stiff hand, 100% cotton softens further with every wash — after a few cycles this cover will feel broken-in and cozier without losing its shape.
- The all-cotton shell naturally wicks moisture away from the polyester core, so the cushion stays cooler and less clammy against bare skin in warm weather — a functional win for a summer-themed accent that might live on a sun-drenched couch or patio chair.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Rectangular embroidered cushion with a light cream fabric cover and colorful stitched motifs, edged with a yellow/mustard piped trim, shown resting on a woven-seat wooden chair.
- Overall shapeRectangular cushion oriented landscape (wider than tall) with slightly rounded corners and a plumped appearance
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.20 · w 0.84 · h 0.43 (high) - Cover fabricLight cream or off-white woven fabric forming the cushion front visible in the image
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.80 · h 0.38 (high) - Embroidered motifsMultiple colorful embroidered motifs including an orange sunlike swirl, red flower with yellow center, green leaves, blue grape-like cluster, blue martini-glass shape, and orange circular shapes arranged across the front face
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.24 · w 0.72 · h 0.34 (high) - Edge pipingNarrow piped trim in a mustard yellow color running along the cushion perimeter and visible on the top and right edges
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.20 · w 0.04 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.86 · y 0.22 · w 0.04 · h 0.30 (high) - Bottom leaf borderA horizontal row of small green leaf motifs embroidered along the cushion bottom edge
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.50 · w 0.68 · h 0.09 (high) - Visible stitching textureRaised embroidered stitches are visible giving a textured surface to the colored motifs
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.30 · w 0.40 · h 0.28 (high)
Other
Cushion is staged on a wooden chair with woven cane seat and back, on a terracotta tile floor with a glass of pale beverage on a small plate beside a round fruit; soft directional lighting casts shadows to the lower left.
- Chair constructionWooden framed chair with a woven cane seat and back panel, medium brown wood finish, visible right arm and front leg
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.34 · w 0.86 · h 0.52 (high) - FlooringMatte terracotta square tiles forming the floor under and in front of the chair
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.70 · w 0.88 · h 0.27 (high) - Drink and plate propShort-stemmed clear glass with a pale yellow liquid placed on a light speckled ceramic plate next to a round pale yellow fruit
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.19 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from upper left producing gentle shadows on the chair and floor, with a brighter highlight area on the wall behind the chair
Colors
cream· cover background#F4ECEAmedium orange· large swirl motif#CC5304bright red· flower motif#AA6E4Cmedium green· leaf motifs#234B2Cmedium blue· small blue detailsmustard yellow· piped trim- Overall shapeRectangular cushion oriented landscape (wider than tall) with slightly rounded corners and a plumped appearance
- 02
Product
Partial close-up of a cushion showing the upper green woven cover, an orange embroidered 'a+n' monogram, a mustard yellow piped seam with a visible metal zipper pull, and a lower embroidered white panel with multicolor floral and leaf motifs.
- Top fabric textureLarge visible area of olive-green woven fabric with a medium-coarse plain weave texture and a matte finish.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.02 · w 0.96 · h 0.54 (high) - Monogram embroidery“Lowercase letters 'a+n' embroidered in single-color orange thread on the green fabric.”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Piped seamRounded piped edge in a mustard yellow velvet-like fabric running along the cushion seam where the top panel meets the lower panel.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.56 · w 0.96 · h 0.11 (high) - Exposed zipperSmall metal zipper pull and short section of zipper track in a golden yellow color visible at the piped seam, partially open to reveal light interior fabric.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.56 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Lower embroidered panelOff-white or cream fabric panel with embroidered decorative motifs including olive-green and dark-green leaf shapes, brown shaded leaf shapes, a red flower petal, and a small blue embroidered shape.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.65 · w 1.00 · h 0.33 (high) - Embroidery stitch detailRaised satin and outline embroidery stitches forming the floral and leaf motifs, clearly visible against the cream background.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.68 · w 0.88 · h 0.25 (high)
Other
The cushion is photographed on a woven rattan or cane surface with a matching cane background; soft directional lighting produces gentle shadows and highlights accentuating texture. Image is a tight, angled close-up cropping out full cushion edges.
- Supporting surfaceWoven rattan or cane mat under the cushion visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.88 · w 1.00 · h 0.12 (high) - Background materialVertical cane or rattan pattern visible out of focus behind the cushion.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.30 (medium) - Shot compositionClose-up, low-angle crop focusing on the seam area and embroidery; neither full cushion nor edges are fully framed.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even directional lighting from above-left creating subtle highlight on the green fabric and soft shadow under the piped seam and zipper area.
Colors
olive green· top fabric#85834Bbright orange· monogram embroiderymustard yellow· piped seamgolden yellow· zipper pull#B3650Bcream· lower panel backgrounddark olive green· leaf embroidery#553A1Bwarm brown· brown shaded embroidery#553A1Bdeep red· red flower embroidery#995534cobalt blue· small blue motif- Top fabric textureLarge visible area of olive-green woven fabric with a medium-coarse plain weave texture and a matte finish.
Documents & Data
Q&A
5 answered- Does this price include both the cushion cover and the polyester fill insert, or is it just the cover?
- Yes, the price of 129 CAD includes both the cotton cover and the polyester fill insert. It is sold as a complete cushion, not just the cover.
- What are the specific washing instructions for the cotton cover (e.g., water temperature, drying method, ironing)?
- Wash the removable cover at 30°C on a fine/delicate cycle, do not bleach, tumble dry on low, iron at low temperature, and do not dry clean. Always wash with similar colours [1].
- Is the embroidery hand-stitched or machine-embroidered, and how well does it hold up to repeated washing?
- The product listing does not specify whether the embroidery is hand-stitched or machine-embroidered. However, Anna+Nina often uses hand-embroidered details on their cushions [2]. As for durability, similar embroidered cushions from the brand recommend washing at 30°C on a gentle cycle and air drying to preserve the embroidery [1]. Repeated washing may cause some fading or loosening over time, but following care instructions will help maintain the design.
- What is the exact composition and density of the polyester fill? Is it hypoallergenic or treated with flame retardants?
- The polyester fill is listed as 100% polyester. The exact density is not provided, but similar Anna+Nina cushions use a standard polyester filling [1]. Polyester fill is generally hypoallergenic, but we cannot confirm if this specific fill is treated with flame retardants as no such information is available in the product data.
- Can the cover be used with a standard 16x24 inch pillow insert from another brand, or does it require a specific insert shape or size?
- Yes, the cover is designed to fit a standard 16" x 24" (40 x 60 cm) pillow insert. You can use any brand's insert of those dimensions, though the thickness should match the cover's depth (the cover is relatively flat at about 0.5 cm thick, so a standard 2-3 inch thick insert will work but may not fill it completely if you want a plump look).