Menina preta good . Figurative hand-painted cushion . Dense beige linen fabric

This decorative cushion has been consciously created and manufactured with attention to detail and the quality of materials.

Contrasting, calm, and artistic in black and raw colours, the - Menina preta - cushion is a handmade painting in a dense and full-grain linen fabric contrasting with a painting in black.

- Menina preta (Black Lady) - was designed and inspired by a lady sitting in a relaxing position.

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Product information:

Full-grain warm beige linen fabric

Painting directly on the fabric

Backside in beige linen

Closes with a concealed zipper.

Filling is not included.


Designed, hand-painted and hand-crafted by Mia Carballo for Crude studio in Portugal

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For an optional finishing with black velvet bias tape, please go to the following link;

https://www.etsy.com/listing/766317042/menina-preta-hand-painted-cushion?click_key=4b08b27b33206361476bf8c858376c1bd1d68ad5%3A766317042&click_sum=4860bdfd&ref=shop_home_active_4&sca=1

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Available sizes:

40 x 40 cm

50 x 50 cm

(Approximate conversion to inches):

16 x 16 inch

20 x 20 inches

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Materials:

Beige fabric: 100% linen

Ink: Water-based fabric dye

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Maintenance:

Dry clean. It's also possible to wash it carefully by hand or delicate washing machine programme. Coldwater.

Spray the fabric and iron with a thin cloth above the linen fabric at medium/ high temperature with steam.

* If it is possible to turn your cushion cover inside out, you do not need to use a protection cloth unless you want to keep intact corners as it can be a laborious process to get them perfect.

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Ironing linen fabrics;

The linen fabric is beautiful. I usually use it in my hand-painted pillows.
Linen is a versatile fabric and allows us to match it with good sophisticated and relaxed decorations.
However, when it's time to clean it, you have two options; or dry clean or wash it at your home. If the second option is the best for you, regardless you choose to wash it with a delicate machine programme or do it by hand, a lot of wrinkles will appear.

After washing, the next step is ironing, and you will need some patience to get free of those wrinkles.

First, spray with water all the fabric and smooth it with your hands. This steep is valid for both sides.
Second, (if your cushion is not turned inside out), put a thin cotton fabric above the piece to protect the painting from the heat.
Third, also spray that cotton fabric.

Moist and smooth both fabrics to avoid repeating all the steps.

Set the iron heat for a medium or high temperature with steam;
Note* for thin and light linen fabrics with delicate backside fabric, is recommended a low or medium temperature;
For medium to thick and heavy fabric, set high temperatures.

Start ironing the cushion cover in a corner paying attention to the fabric below until you see the fabric pressed. Repeat the process until all the cushion is dry. Finish the ironing without steam.