Crushed Brown Bentenan and Lyonnaise Velour Cushion

This 50x50 cm cushion features authentic Bentenan fabric from Minahasa, Indonesia, on the front, handwoven by local artisans using traditional techniques and natural plant-based dyes that reflect the region’s rich heritage and intricate motifs. The back is crafted from luxurious Lyonnaise velour, renowned for its softness, elegant sheen, and enduring quality, adding a touch of European refinement to the piece. This unique cushion beautifully unites Indonesian craftsmanship and culture with the timeless sophistication of French textiles, making it a striking accent for any interior. 

Each cushion is made to order, allowing time for careful craftsmanship and attention to detail. Your piece will be ready for shipping within 15 working days from the date of order.

It is a unique and memorable present for you and your loved ones. We invite you to place your order now.

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Dimensions: 50 cm x 50 cm. High-quality insert included. Materials used for the front of the cushion: Handwoven cotton with artisanal natural dyes. Materials used for the back of the cushion: French silk velour made in Lyon. All of our cushions are made in Paris, France. Specialised dry clean only.

SKU: BLV003

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The Minahasa people of North Sulawesi carry a textile heritage shaped by centuries of cultural exchange, animist tradition, and a refined sensitivity to the natural world. Among their most celebrated craft forms is the weaving of intricate ceremonial textiles used in rituals of passage—birth, marriage, and the elaborate mortuary feasts known as kematian—where cloth served not merely as adornment but as a material expression of social identity and spiritual protection. The geometric precision of Minahasan woven patterns reflects a cosmological worldview in which order, symmetry, and meaning are inseparable from aesthetic beauty.

The cultural vitality of the Minahasa was shaped in part by their long engagement with external trade networks—including Portuguese, Spanish, and Dutch contact—which introduced new dye materials and design vocabularies while leaving the core weaving logic distinctly local. Scholars of Indonesian material culture have noted the remarkable persistence of traditional motifs in Minahasan cloth, even as surface aesthetics adapted to changing times. It is this quality—an enduring inner structure dressed in evolving form—that speaks most directly to the philosophy behind our artisanal cushion fabrics: heritage that lives, breathes, and remains beautiful through transformation.