Brick-red and burgundy bands alternate with areas of antique gold in this Japanese Nishijin brocade. Gold-toned metallic threads pick out the floral medallions and catch the light throughout the day. The reverse is plain black silk satin.

Made in Paris by Sinapango Interiors from a vintage obi, this rectangular 30 × 50 cm cushion uses the original width of the woven fabric. The cover is fully removable. Edition of four.

The brocade catches the light on an ivory armchair. Natural linen, greige and camel soften the brick red, while olive green, forest green and petrol blue bring out the gold threads. The colour chart also suggests dusty rose, terracotta, midnight blue, walnut brown and aubergine.

The armchair image is a generated styling visual. The detail photographs show the actual weave. The colour swatches are approximate.